> G'day mates!

> Got lots of clear cedar out here on the west coast of Vancouver Island but
> having a heck of a time finding redwood. Have even phoned all the
> lumber/finishing stores on the Canadian mainland with no success.

> Question of the week: Why can't I stain some of my cedar a darker colour?
> A friend in the home decorating business tells me that I will notice the
> difference right away - a flat, consistent, un-natural tint. But thought I
> would pose the question to this forum, anyone out there stained there
> cedar a darker colour? were you pleased with results? would you do it
> again?

> thanks in advance!

> Warren

Warren,

There have been several posts in the past about staining wood under fiberglass. Do not use oil based stains as this will cause adheasion problems with the fiberglass.

Mike