SH73 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I've got a new maple neck replacement. I'd like it have that vintage look. Any ideas? I saw YT videos using brown shoe polish? Nitricellulose lacquer? Any ideas BCs? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ammonia. Oldest trick ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Ammonia. Oldest trick ever. wipe it ammonia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes, wipe it with ammonia (don't breathe too much of it) in several passes until you get the desire ageing. This is used to age clear woods for centuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Yes, wipe it with ammonia (don't breathe too much of it) in several passes until you get the desire ageing. This is used to age clear woods for centuries. Cheers I think I have some left I used for gardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Try on the back of the heel first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Try on the back of the heel first. can you lacquer it after it dries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Of course, as it's only acting on the wood tannins. I've done this on some repairs of my, urm, 400 years old oak wooden floor and then waxed it : you can't tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Of course, as it's only acting on the wood tannins. I've done this on some repairs of my, urm, 400 years old oak wooden floor and then waxed it : you can't tell the difference. Thanks for your advice. That must've soaked up some ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Not that much, it's pretty impressive how it interacts with the wood. So one pass at a time, drying (quite fast) and seeing if it suits your needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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