Sandusky Natural & Interlux Natural filler stain for "blond"

[jwoldeboat]

Has anyone used the Sandusky Natural filler stain as a replacement for the Interlux natural filler stain for the capri blond areas of decking ?? I have had very good experiance in the past when i used the Interlux natural on the blond areas of decking and am not sure the Sandusky Natural is going to be the same even though they say it is a match for the interlux Thanks for any info on this subject

[tkhersom]

I have not had any experience doing work with "blonds" (at least not in regards to boats), but I have worked very successfully with other Sandusky filler stain with great results.

I guess my real question is - If you are happy with the results of the Interlux product, why change?

[jwoldeboat]

Troy, Found out that Interlux no longer makes it JW

[Bilge Rat]

I second having good results with the Sandusky filler stain. Used it on my Lyman and it turned out great. I never tried the blonde color so I can't say how that compares with the Interlux in matching the Chris Craft blonde stain. You may have to buy it, test it on a piece of the same wood that's not attached to the boat, put 4 or 5 coats of varnish on it and compare.

[boat_art]

I switched to Dave Jerome's paste stains several years ago, will never go back to any "mix" type stains.

[mfine]

Are Dave's gel stains still available, and from where?

[boat_art]

His wife is selling them. Call his number, I just received 6 cans yesterday.
503 282 8562

[Don Vogt]

Did Dave pass on? if so i guess i missed that. he did lovely finish work.

[boat_art]

Yes he did Don. Sad.

[boat_art]

One tip from Dave (RIP) never sand finer than 100 grit before you apply the paste stain.
Tom

[Don Vogt]

Thanks, sorry to hear that. RIP.