GC3 mahogany stain

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I haven't used this but Im pretty sure it's what was used in the Billiards of New Orleans video where a Gold Crown III was restored.
 
Poseidon said:
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I haven't used this but Im pretty sure it's what was used in the Billiards of New Orleans video where a Gold Crown III was restored.
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I stained the rail blinds and sides of the legs on my GCI in my profile profile picture, it was originally painted white, I had to mix 2 different stains together to get something that comes close to matching. Good luck with that.
 
I used these. It definitely looks better than having lighter colored scratches and I think it compliments the hammer strikes on the rails nicely.
If anybody asks I'm going to tell them that it has a rustic patina and it gives the table character.
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I'll buy a nicer Gold Crown to refurbish in the future...
 
rexus31 said:
Touching up stain is an effort in futility. You can try these.

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It's actually not for an experienced woodworker. I've done projects for end tables, coffee tables, where the finish was actually totally off in areas and was able to stain and finish back portions without doing the whole top, and where I can say with certainty you would not be able to tell it was repaired. It's not for the faint of heart, and not going to be done with that Mohawk stain, I actually have some of that though and it probably would work on a full panel. The easiest way to do touch up stain is with gel stains, It usually takes at least three different shades and various amounts of ea, but odds are slim you will be able to do it with a stock color unless you are doing a whole panel and not just a spot or small area.
You really need to know how the tones affect each other, how much and how long to leave it on, and how the finish will affect the finished look. Doing whole panels are much easier. Spot staining take years of experience and a good inventory of stains on hand.
Those touchup pens are great for nicks and stuff.
That table looked great though.
 
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The GC3 finish is not a stain, it's a Rosewood paint stain, meaning it lays on top of the wood, it don't meaning it don't penetrant the wood like a stain does. It's an oil based paint to resemble the Rosewood stain look.
 
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