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9 June, 2010, 20:14
Not sure if this is the correct place for this thread but here goes....
Basically, i recently purchased a cyma aks-74u and i want to snazz up the wood funiture kit that is on it. This is because its almost bright orange and it looks very cheap.
I was considering using a tea bag to stain the wood to give it a darker, more badass look but im not too sure now.
I also heard that you can dye the wood with ink to get it dark in patches and if done well, it looks brilliant. But if done badly, well you know the rest
Problem is, this is my first time modifying a wood furniture kit and i really do not want to c**k it up and cheap replacement aks-74u wood handguards and not easy to come by.
All i want to know is, has anyone tried any of these techniques? how did it turn out? any other techniques to "pimp" your ak?
Be very greatful if you guys could help,
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9 June, 2010, 20:21
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Take them off and re-varnish. Keep applying more coats untill you get the darkness you want - simples. Did this to one of mine, because wasn't happy with the lighter wood it came with.
EDIT: The one in my avatar isn't the one I re-coated, although thinking about doing the same with it.
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9 June, 2010, 20:25
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Cheers, seems like a logical way to do it. Will i be able to remove it incase i want to re sell it or is it stuck like it?
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9 June, 2010, 20:29
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That's the best part - if you're not happy with the outcome, sand it off and retry.
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9 June, 2010, 20:35
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Aewsome! i think ill have to go with that method, i take it you havent tried any of the other techniques? Ive seen the tea dye method on a ak at UWG and it looks great, dont think you can go back it you c**k it up though :/
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9 June, 2010, 20:44
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Nope, can't beat the varnish/wood stain method I think... just don't spill any.... not that I did of course *shifty eyes*
As for the teabag method, I'd image you'd be able to sand it off and retry, although i'd also imagine it would sink deeper into the wood thus needing more sanding to get it off!
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9 June, 2010, 20:53
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Sweet, im picking it up from TWA on saturday and i will probably see to it that night after a days skirmishing and testing it works. Thanks for the help!#
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9 June, 2010, 21:25
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No probs - I'll probs be going there myself this Sat.
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9 June, 2010, 21:39
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give one or two coats of clear varnish to protect the wood when you are finished, will also make the wood look slightly darker.
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9 June, 2010, 21:42
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give one or two coats of clear varnish to protect the wood when you are finished, will also make the wood look slightly darker.
But..... If hes already achieved the darkness he wants why would he want to make it slightly darker?? He doesn\'t need to apply varnish to protect more varnish!
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10 June, 2010, 00:47
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for colour, go with a wood stain, not varnish - test it first somewhere that won't show.
once you've got the right depth/shade of colour, a clear varnish would protect it and give you a glossy/matt finish depending on your preferred look.
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10 June, 2010, 11:54
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Or just use wax (or linseed oil) to finish instead of varnish - it will look more authentic and less glossy. As far as I am aware the real steel versions are oiled/waxed rather than varnished.
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10 June, 2010, 12:06
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ak's are ment to look battle hardend IMO,
get the right colour then gett a ball pan hammer and give it a good smacking!
or do what my dad did with his,
take the wood off and launch it across the front of the garden, then get the metal and slide it on the pavement,
looks good lol
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10 June, 2010, 16:52
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And it still works ? sure it ain't real steel lol
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10 June, 2010, 17:12
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One of my mates gutted his ak and tied the parts to the back of his car and slowly drove round the block, have it a very very good worn look!
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