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Iron Nitrate Gun Stock Stain

$25.00

This chemical is subject to additional shipping charges when ordered with a kit.

Iron nitrate is a favored stain for maple gunstocks.  It imparts a traditional, durable, and beautifully rich color.

**Iron Nitrate cannot be shipped to Canada or overseas.

Directions:  Apply to wood.  Allow to dry.  I usually wait for at least a half hour before applying the heat.  Overnight is fine.  Heat until color changes to reddish brown. While heating, concentrate on one particular spot with only a bit of movement of the heat gun.  When it gets hot enough, it will turn to an orange brown color. Then just start moving the heat gun slowly along to heat more of the stock.  The only thing to really watch for is to not overheat corners.  They will char and turn brown or black.  Start in more open areas to get the feel.  The only thing to stress is that you must heat it pretty hot to get the transformation.  The color change will be pretty dramatic, so don't stop heating until you see this occur. reapply if needed.  Apply finish of choice.

FAQ for Iron Nitrate:

Do you neutralize?     I don't neutralize my iron nitrate (aquafortis).  I do, however, keep it out of inlets.  It can cause some slight rusting and you never see it in inlets of original work.  There's nothing wrong with neutralizing with baking soda either, though.  Sometimes it's good to rub out the stain a bit.  My advice would be to just experiment.  If you have some scraps that will help.

What if the color is a little green? You are probably not heating the stock enough.  You should see it change to a brown orange color when it's properly heated.  It's a bit scary, but without enough heat you won't get the proper color.  The only thing you have to be careful about is not overheating corners of the stock.  It heated to much you can scorch them.   Practice on a piece of scrap if you have some. 


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Customer Reviews

Based on 339 reviews
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Clyde Harrington
Just what I wanted.

This was my first build and first flintlock. Very happy how it came out. Comparing to
pictures of others it looks as good and sometimes better. I followed Jim's guidance which really helped. Every one I have shown it to can't believe it's my first ever build. Thanks to everyone at Kibler's for their dedication and hard work to make such great products.

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Wesley Byerly
Great stuff

Easy to use

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Michael Presnell
Awesome

It works great!

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Colleen Lee
iron nitrate

I did not use tried it on back of my patch box came out almost black no red at all.I used lancaster maple on stock it came out beautiful .I darken stock with bone black which worked fantastic.i like some color in my stocks not black i would like to try it another time after i practice with it .it was to dark for me.

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Don Guillard
Excellent Stain

Used this stain after watching a YouTube video and the results were excellent. I used a heat gun, took my time. Excellent results. JK really knows his stuff. Five stars

Shipping

Liquid Shipping

Liquids will not ship in the kit box. There are different regulations that apply to the chemicals that we sell and they will need to ship ground, when the kits will ship USPS Priority Mail. Plus, it would really stink if a liquid were to leak on your beautiful new kit!

Order tracking

You will receive tracking information when your item ships. For kits, you will be contacted before shipment and after shipment so there is no need to worry about a kit box shipping when you are out of town. All other packages will ship when available and you will be emailed a tracking link.

Get in touch

If you have questions, feel free to email us at info@kiblerslongrifles.com or give us a call at 330-551-5844. Even if you have to leave a message, we promise to get back with you right away. Bree can answer most questions and she will be sure to ask Jim when needed.

Customer Reviews

Based on 339 reviews
96%
(324)
1%
(5)
1%
(5)
1%
(3)
1%
(2)
C
Clyde Harrington
Just what I wanted.

This was my first build and first flintlock. Very happy how it came out. Comparing to
pictures of others it looks as good and sometimes better. I followed Jim's guidance which really helped. Every one I have shown it to can't believe it's my first ever build. Thanks to everyone at Kibler's for their dedication and hard work to make such great products.

W
Wesley Byerly
Great stuff

Easy to use

M
Michael Presnell
Awesome

It works great!

C
Colleen Lee
iron nitrate

I did not use tried it on back of my patch box came out almost black no red at all.I used lancaster maple on stock it came out beautiful .I darken stock with bone black which worked fantastic.i like some color in my stocks not black i would like to try it another time after i practice with it .it was to dark for me.

D
Don Guillard
Excellent Stain

Used this stain after watching a YouTube video and the results were excellent. I used a heat gun, took my time. Excellent results. JK really knows his stuff. Five stars

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