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vegas80step · 12-01-2011, 06:44 PM

Anyone have a guess on what color stain was used here?

Tex_50613 · 12-01-2011, 07:13 PM

looks to be Varathane Red Mahogany with a clear coat over it
I did a Mossburg 500a 12ga and some pine trim work in that color a year or so ago,it's one of my favorite stain colors, being as it's redder than Black Cherry which has more of a purple tone and cherry is lighter

vegas80step · 12-02-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

looks to be Varathane Red Mahogany with a clear coat over it
I did a Mossburg 500a 12ga and some pine trim work in that color a year or so ago,it's one of my favorite stain colors, being as it's redder than Black Cherry which has more of a purple tone and cherry is lighter

Thanks for the info, I picked up red mahogany along with a bunch of other samples. Any advice on a sealer/clear?

Tucson38 · 12-02-2011, 01:14 PM

I'd suggest Man 'O War marine grade spar varnish. Paid $36 a quart last time I bought it but far and away the best outdoor protection I've found.

vegas80step · 12-02-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tucson38

I'd suggest Man 'O War marine grade spar varnish. Paid $36 a quart last time I bought it but far and away the best outdoor protection I've found.

I'll check iut out, thanks buddy.

Tex_50613 · 12-02-2011, 01:55 PM

I like using clear lacquer, I figure it was good enough to be used as factory paint on cars for years it's good enough to put on wood plus I love the high gloss you can achieve with it.

vegas80step · 12-02-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

I like using clear lacquer, I figure it was good enough to be used as factory paint on cars for years it's good enough to put on wood plus I love the high gloss you can achieve with it.

Another option to look into, thanks for the info. I like the high gloss look too..

12-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#1
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12-01-2011, 07:13 PM	#2
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Any wood guys with a good eye? (what color stain is this) looks to be Varathane Red Mahogany with a clear coat over it I did a Mossburg 500a 12ga and some pine trim work in that color a year or so ago,it's one of my favorite stain colors, being as it's redder than Black Cherry which has more of a purple tone and cherry is lighter __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

12-02-2011, 01:14 PM	#4
Tucson38 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 164	Re: Any wood guys with a good eye? (what color stain is this) I'd suggest Man 'O War marine grade spar varnish. Paid $36 a quart last time I bought it but far and away the best outdoor protection I've found.

12-02-2011, 01:55 PM	#6
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Any wood guys with a good eye? (what color stain is this) I like using clear lacquer, I figure it was good enough to be used as factory paint on cars for years it's good enough to put on wood plus I love the high gloss you can achieve with it. __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own



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