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Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
ron zimmerman
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Date: November 22, 2018 08:40PM
I purchased an S Glass blank and didn't like the color so I stripped it last night . It turned out a decent looking white that I can see the rings in so I thought I may just keep it that way . My question is , do I need to clear it with something or can I get away with just polishing the blank ? I thought about trying to use an outdoor stain of some sorts or maybe even ritz dye to change the color but not sure how to do that . Have read many methods and they seem to all vary .
As always , TIA .ron Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
Victor Heal
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Date: November 22, 2018 09:45PM
I would coat it with a urethane like U40 Permagloss. I just pour a little in a coffee filter and wipe it on in one pass. Repeat when the first coat dries. Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: November 22, 2018 11:26PM
Ron,
I would just leave it alone and build the rod on the polished blank. 0 need to put any finish on the blank. good luck Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
ron zimmerman
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Date: November 23, 2018 01:03PM
Roger ,
I'm thinking a final wet sand and then wrap the rod before the polish for maximum adhesion ? What would you use to polish such a beast ? TIA ron Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: November 23, 2018 01:37PM
Ron,
1200 grit wet and dry sandpaper used wet. Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
ron zimmerman
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Date: November 23, 2018 03:00PM
Thanks guys for your help . It is much appreciated .
ron Re: Glass blank stain or dye
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
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Date: November 23, 2018 05:41PM
Should want to color it, I have tinted blanks using marbling pigments and or Testors enamel mixed with moisture curing urethanes with good results. A little pigment goes a long way. If you don't like the result you can remove some or all of the color with scotchbrite. The urethane I use has a longer open time than Permagloss. I always go in thinking if I don't like it, I'll just sand it off. After it's wrapped and finished carnuba wax is the best polish. Roger is correct, no finish is needed for any reason. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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