What's your opinion on this OPAP wood stain

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Posted: 1/12/2015 4:16:41 AM EDT

Hey there,

Just as the title implies, I would like some opinions on the wood stain of this Yugo OPAP. I'm not too sure what to call the stain, (a dirty dark brown?) but the finish seems to be in Shellac. Anyways, just wanted to see what the community thought.

Thanks,
Kolme

Posted: 1/12/2015 4:01:31 PM EDT

[#1]

Too dark for me. I prefer the original oiled wood look.

Posted: 1/12/2015 4:04:03 PM EDT

[#2]

I would take off the shellac and wood bleach it and then apply tung oil (true tung oil, not tung varnish) over the course of a month

Yugo AK is best AK

Posted: 1/12/2015 6:16:18 PM EDT

[#3]

as stated above or use boiled linseed oil, give it an "authentic" finish if done properly

Posted: 1/12/2015 6:21:27 PM EDT

[#4]

I used to be apposed to Yugos with dark stained wood, but nowadays not so much. At least it's different, I get tired of seeing the same thing over and over again.

Posted: 1/12/2015 7:23:29 PM EDT

[#5]

Hey yall!

Thanks for yalls votes and opinions! I think in person it's fun to see something a bit different from the normal, but do think its lacking a bit of contrast against the dark metal (a little less so in person, but still present). I think for now I'll keep it as is and see how I feel about it, a few trips to the range in the sun should help me with that. If I decide to change it, I think I'll do a shellac removal, the wood bleach and then a tung oil as previously suggested (or maybe the tru-oil linseed from birchwood casey?).

Thanks again and please feel free to keep suggesting and commenting, I love hearing useful perspective!

Kolme

Posted: 1/12/2015 9:48:25 PM EDT

[#6]

If you really want to do something worthwhile, change out that pistol grip.

Posted: 1/12/2015 10:20:09 PM EDT

[#7]

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If you really want to do something worthwhile, change out that pistol grip.

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Actually I was thinking this as well, do you have a good source for a nice wooden grip? It would do wonders regardless of the color.

Kolme

Posted: 1/12/2015 11:15:07 PM EDT

[#8]

I like the Yugo #3 (with ferrule) or Yugo #2 (no ferrule) grips from Ironwood Designs.
They are currently out of ferrules for the #3 (my favorite), so unless you have a source for the ferrule you might be better off with the #2.

You can choose your own wood type.

Otherwise, a surplus M76 grip is a great choice as well.

Posted: 1/12/2015 11:26:55 PM EDT

[#9]

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I like the Yugo #3 (with ferrule) or Yugo #2 (no ferrule) grips from Ironwood Designs.

They are currently out of ferrules for the #3 (my favorite), so unless you have a source for the ferrule you might be better off with the #2.

You can choose your own wood type.

Otherwise, a surplus M76 grip is a great choice as well.

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Awesome thanks for the name and specifics, I'll prob order the #2 this week. The harder decision will be to either stain it like the current furniture or citristrip/kleenstrip everything down to the wood and go with another color, maybe blue

just kidding.

**edit**
Btw what's this feedback money thing about, is that like a thumbs up? Sorry still very new around here.

Posted: 1/12/2015 11:38:48 PM EDT

[#10]

color is a bit dark for my taste, but the stain and finish job look nicely done.

If it is shellac, that is not a very durable finish

tung oil

polyurethane or

lacquer

will hold up better in the long run

that said, I don't mind if an ak has a beat up look, kinda like it actually

Posted: 1/12/2015 11:54:21 PM EDT

[#11]

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Btw what's this feedback money thing about, is that like a thumbs up? Sorry still very new around here.

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If you're referring to the user feedback members have, it is earned for stuff bought or sold in the Equipment Exchange.

Posted: 1/14/2015 1:49:26 PM EDT

[#12]

Everyone have their opinion. If you like original finish than refinish it with "Laneno ulje on yugoslavian language" or BLO
I tried many different stains, oil, water and alcohol based. Different color and everything else. Non of them looks good as original blonde. So i did all my furniture in BLO and another extra sets with Rit dye in redish with high gloss tru oil with 12 coats just because i had extra sets and red with little bit orange bring yugo furniture grain really nice

Here is a few pics with different finishes on yugos and dome other AKs

Posted: 1/14/2015 6:11:35 PM EDT

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Everyone have their opinion. If you like original finish than refinish it with "Laneno ulje on yugoslavian language" or BLO

I tried many different stains, oil, water and alcohol based. Different color and everything else. Non of them looks good as original blonde. So i did all my furniture in BLO and another extra sets with Rit dye in redish with high gloss tru oil with 12 coats just because i had extra sets and red with little bit orange bring yugo furniture grain really nice

Here is a few pics with different finishes on yugos and dome other AKs

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/YugoM76/20140110_123135_zps7852745a.jpg

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/YugoM76/20131227_102058_zpsa2bffed3.jpg

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/YugoM76/20140428_090902_zps0bk7drcv.jpg

http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx281/YugoM76/20140610_090442_zps89yifpmp.jpg

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Nice work.

Posted: 1/15/2015 12:11:38 AM EDT

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Thanks Liquid.
And i apologize. This isnt my thread but i just wanted to show Kolme a few different finishes
Thanks

Posted: 1/17/2015 9:36:55 PM EDT

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Everyone have their opinion. If you like original finish than refinish it with "Laneno ulje on yugoslavian language" or BLO
I tried many different stains, oil, water and alcohol based. Different color and everything else. Non of them looks good as original blonde. So i did all my furniture in BLO and another extra sets with Rit dye in redish with high gloss tru oil with 12 coats just because i had extra sets and red with little bit orange bring yugo furniture grain really nice

Here is a few pics with different finishes on yugos and dome other AKs

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wow, great pics man! some great stuff to consider!!!!. Those pictures alone will really help me decide on what color I go with.. I'm loving the top middle one, is that the blonde you're describing??? Since you have so much experience, could you tell me the best way of stripping the existing finish? I was considering a long bath in citristrip or using kleen strip?

Posted: 1/18/2015 1:06:21 AM EDT

[#16]

Kleen strip in spray is what i use. Citri strip is kinda week. Make sure you wear rubber gloves with kleen strip. Spray it. Wait 15 min. Strip it and wash it with warm water. Dry it and do 3 times. It will be cosmo free

Posted: 1/18/2015 1:10:12 AM EDT

[#17]

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wow, great pics man! some great stuff to consider!!!!. Those pictures alone will really help me decide on what color I go with.. I'm loving the top middle one, is that the blonde you're describing??? Since you have so much experience, could you tell me the best way of stripping the existing finish? I was considering a long bath in citristrip or using kleen strip?

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Everyone have their opinion. If you like original finish than refinish it with "Laneno ulje on yugoslavian language" or BLO
I tried many different stains, oil, water and alcohol based. Different color and everything else. Non of them looks good as original blonde. So i did all my furniture in BLO and another extra sets with Rit dye in redish with high gloss tru oil with 12 coats just because i had extra sets and red with little bit orange bring yugo furniture grain really nice

Here is a few pics with different finishes on yugos and dome other AKs

wow, great pics man! some great stuff to consider!!!!. Those pictures alone will really help me decide on what color I go with.. I'm loving the top middle one, is that the blonde you're describing??? Since you have so much experience, could you tell me the best way of stripping the existing finish? I was considering a long bath in citristrip or using kleen strip?

Top middle one. Are you talkin about M76 set. If so thats finished with tru oil

Posted: 1/19/2015 5:22:57 PM EDT

[#18]

Thanks for the info Yugo, you've been a lot of help! I'll prob make this my weekend project after a trip to lowes. i haven't quite decided what to do with this OPAP in terms of ownership, but I certainly want it to looks it's best regardless.

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