rock 1 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 What are good products to finsh a stock in russian red?Also how to thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Check Ironwood's website. They used to have a recipe for it. The recipe disappeared for a while but maybe it is back up now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TigerMoses 31 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I've used the RIT scarlet liquid form. Sample: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6oQ7h3Hbbmc/T4ZLebGRN_I/AAAAAAAABGk/CboHoCcEHyI/s1600/AMGP9015.jpg Edited February 4, 2013 by TigerMoses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armory 142 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) I've used red RIT dry powder cut with mineral spirits You have to run mixture through a coffee filter to catch the sodium crystals that catalyzes out of the solution. Then I paint it on, let it dry, and repeat for desired shade. Then I sealed it with tung oil, but you can use whatever you prefer. Edited February 4, 2013 by armory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Check Ironwood's website. They used to have a recipe for it. The recipe disappeared for a while but maybe it is back up now. Ironwood Designs is now in cahoots with Comblock Customs who does the finish work. Here's an image of their Combloc Red... This is all off their website... "Shellac Finish Durability - Your set will be dry/cured to the touch when you receive it and you can install it right away. However, we recommend that you wait at least an additional 3-4 weeks before firing your rifle with your new furniture. Shellac cures over time and the longer it cures, the harder it gets. When shooting your rifle with shellac finished furniture, (military surplus furniture in particular) the intense heat from the barrel can cause the finish on the handguards to blister or bubble. This is a common occurrence, due to the nature of shellac. We want our customers to know this before they purchase one of our shellac finished sets. If you look at photos of older, well used AK’s, you can see how the finish wears. With normal use, you can expect this same type of wear, which will give your rifle that authentic “battlefield” look." Is there anyone who has done a similar finish on their own? I personally am so impressed I might be having them do my furniture when the time comes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 What are good products to finsh a stock in russian red?Also how to thanks http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/61898-russian-red-akm-wood-fitting-staining/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 That was a good read. I wonder if Pauly's method of finishing with a polyurethane varnish would be more durable then the shellac used by Combloc? I liked the results. How stupid-proof is this to do yourself? My concerns are applying the coats evenly and at the correct thickness. I am considering doing this. I can't argue with the savings and it doesn't seem that difficult to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarvKY 72 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ive used shellac on some AK models; plain, yellow, or tint added - also depending upon the type of wood & original look of a particular country's AK. Straight teak oil looks beautitul on Yugo teak (or equivalent wood) Straight tung oil on blonde bulgarian wood is nice Rit dye method is great for creating iridescent appearance on laminate woods. I often apply a few coats of straight yellow and/or straight orange to certain sections initially, then come back with the red to hilite some darker layers of laminate. Layers of tung to finish - steel wool before each coat. I havent tried the method with pine tar - probably try that next. Just give it whirl and have fun Harv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) The cheapest and closest way to get close to the original Soviet color is an iodine stain followed by application of amber shellac. Brushing or sponging shellac can be a PITA but I've done a few applications using an HVLP sprayer - just make sure to keep the nozzle clean with denatured alcohol, or it will gum up. Having the right wood helps of course. Most of the Soviet laminate was a birch laminate as far as I know. I personally would choose a different type of finish if I was using something other than laminate. The whole "Russian red" thing is pretty much best left to laminate wood IMO. Solid woods tend to look hokey in this color. Edited February 8, 2013 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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