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Old 09-22-2011, 08:52 PM   #64
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Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build

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Originally Posted by Vernski View Post
Very nice work Astro I'm subscribed....Vernski
Thanks Vernski!!

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what grit paper was you using to sand the wood before you stained it. if you get the wood to slick the stain will stand on to of the wood an wont penetrate. if thats the case you need the boards to be a little ruffer dont sand with anything over 120 before staining the wood.
I used 150 grit, after about 6 coats of stain the pores of the wood were full and adding more coats had no effect. Like I said, I don't know anything about working with wood. I'm going to go ahead and paint it black instead since thats more original anyways. Looking foward to meeting you!
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