870 wood problem

[selinoid44]

A kolpin gun case, (the zippered type) caused the matte finish on the wood stock to blemish. After several passes with several grits of sand paper and steel wool, I tried to use a walnut stain. However the wood of the gun stock would not allow penetration. Could any one with some knowledge or experience help me to know what to do with this problem? The gun is brand new, hasn't even been shot yet. Imagine that!

 

[MAX100]

Not a problem. Use a little rubbing alcohol on the wood to dry it out and make it porous, dry it with a hair dryer and heat the wood. Then apply the stain. You can even mix a little stain and alcohol together and apply it and that will carry it into the wood.

Alcohol is also good for raising dents. Sand the dent lightly, soak a cotton swab in alcohol put it on top of the dent leave it for a while apply heat with a hair dryer, repeat if soaking it if needed. Then sand to level and smooth it.

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