which Stain should I buy to darken...

rockappalla · 08-21-2008, 09:46 AM

...my Std faded's fingerboard? is there a articular type of stain I should use or it doesn't matter? also, qill I have to cover the inlays or they won't darken?

Thanks!

Roman · 08-23-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rockappalla

...my Std faded's fingerboard? is there a articular type of stain I should use or it doesn't matter? also, qill I have to cover the inlays or they won't darken?

Thanks!

Usually an good scraping of the fingerboard with a razor blade, followed by some steel wool, followed by some lemon oil will darken it up all by itself. no need to mask off the inlays either.

Roman

BONEDADDY · 08-23-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by roman Rist

usually An Good Scraping Of The Fingerboard With A Razor Blade, Followed By Some Steel Wool, Followed By Some Lemon Oil Will Darken It Up All By Itself. No Need To Mask Off The Inlays Either.

Roman

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