OK, so I got my collapsible spray booth figured out and got a spray gun (DeVilbiss Finish Line). So once I get my stain color figured out I'm ready to go. I'm pretty sure I'll use Aqua Coat grain filler, since the couple of colors I've tried look a little off in my chosen wood (solid body with Primavera body and Ziricote top).
My question: What is your preferred method of staining? wipe/brush on or spray? Should I put it on first or tint my first coat of Nitro? I'm leaning toward putting it on first, as the Primavera I'm using has a nice but kinda light grain. I think staining it directly might pop it out a little.
Regarding stain color: Does anyone have an opinion on StewMac Colortone liquid stain? I got some "Vintage Amber" and it seems much more yellow than anything else. What color(s) could I add to "fix" it? I'm wondering how their colors match up to the recipe guide in the Finishing Step By Step book. I'm color blind. Not severe, but it's a pain. My wife's helping me, but this is an area where step by step (paint by numbers?) guidance would really help.
Thoughts?
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