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Looking for Pilkington Red/Brown gunstock finish. Any suggestions?
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Brownell's carries it, but is out of stock. You probably know that already, tho'.
SRH
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This is a reddish brown. Been using it for many years: https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools...s-prod9816.aspxYou could buy the English Red also and adjust the color with it. JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 10/01/18 03:20 PM.
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John, Thank you. I have the stains. As Stan noted, the finish has been "out of stock" for some time.
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If you can't find it, you might try this instead. https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools...ent=100-014-934May need color adjustment for you, but the finish is quite nice to work with.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) =>/
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I have added the Plikington English Red & Pre 64 spirit stains & sometimes a bit of the Pilkington red brown rubbing oil to the clear Pilkington finish (also to Tru Oil for quick touch up although I really don't like Tru Oil) to get the color I want. Note that the red/brown rubbing oil will significantly increase the time before it gets tacky (a plus w/Tru Oil for me).
You will note that the instructions for the Pilkington finish suggest thinning it anyway although they also say you can use it straight. I've only used it straight when I wanted a built up finish.
I've not had any issues but you are on your own here. I'm not sure what the "spirit" is in the Pilkington Stain but it must be something close to lacquer thinner as the stains will temporarily soften some finishes if used for touch up so careful handling is required.
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I thin Pilkington finish with mineral spirits. It works very well.
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John, Thank you. I have the stains. As Stan noted, the finish has been "out of stock" for some time. My bad, Steve. Try using the new thinner Timberluxe #2 Formula with the Pilkington stains added for color. JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 10/01/18 07:40 PM.
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Brownell's lists the clear Pilkington finish as "in stock"
Not trying to talk anyone out of Timberlux though. i want to try it myself.
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I have been using garnet shelac and it will duplicate th WW red and many of the old makers red. I recomend a coat of poly over it to give it a longer life.
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