So that pic was taken when it was still quite wet. That is it's 2nd coat of stain for the gold and the first one for the red/sunset. The black still has it's first coat on.Originally Posted by Andy40
After the 1st coat, I sanded pretty hard as I was really not happy with the way it failed to blend between the colours on the back. I have gaps where the stain seems to have shrunk into the timber, so once it had dried, I sanded it right back with 320grit to kinda start again. The stain is all still there but faded back. This one on the front came out much better.
I think that on the 3rd coat on the front. I am going to apply all 3 colours in the one application to get a better blend and mix. I am going to follow your lead Andy and do a 600grit wet sand between coats.
The ebony Timbermate is really showing through which I do like.
The plan is to bring the black in further, keep the red about where it is now and make a nice fade between the red and yellow.
I also applied the black way too thick on the sides, so that will get a fair sanding back and re-application.
Andy, did you dampen your cotton material or do anything special when feathering the colours?
I also managed to apply the first final coat on the neck. It wasn't a hot day today so, I'll wait a few days to apply a second coat. I put the Pitbull sticker on too early and it basically fell off last night. LOL
Chris
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