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    Shazz looking good. I think it's worth trying to smooth the blend line go for one more colour coat. Try and darken the black edge, then keep rubbing purple (in a circular motion) along the transition area and you should smooth it out. A good burst takes many many coats to get a really smooth transition. When the clear goes on the transition will be highlighted even more.
    I know its easier said than done because some areas 'take' the stain better than others, but worth trying to blend the colours smoother.
    What are you using a wipe on poly/tru oil for the clear coats ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wokkaboy View Post
    Shazz looking good. I think it's worth trying to smooth the blend line go for one more colour coat. Try and darken the black edge, then keep rubbing purple (in a circular motion) along the transition area and you should smooth it out. A good burst takes many many coats to get a really smooth transition. When the clear goes on the transition will be highlighted even more.
    I know its easier said than done because some areas 'take' the stain better than others, but worth trying to blend the colours smoother.
    What are you using a wipe on poly/tru oil for the clear coats ?
    Hey wokka, I can't seem to get the black any darker it's a really thin dye. I've applied about 9 coats so far and the last 4 haven't done much. I don't want to do to much more and wreck what I've already got. It looks smoother in real life too haha
    I'm going to use a spray clear and do a polish on top.
    Completed builds: GR-1SF - came up a treat!

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