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Rescuing a stock that came out the wrong color after staining

If a stock stains an unwanted color, apply finishing oil and scrub the stock with a scotchbrite pad. That will usually bring it back to a workable finish.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Staining|Finishing|Remediation|Jim KiblerLast verified: 2026-08-01Also called: stain, wrong color, blue stock, scotchbrite, finishing oil, rescue stain

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