Darkening micarta?

[murderedsongbird]

Hey guys. Quick question. I'm looking to darken up my micarta handles on my new woodsman pro. I tried mineral oil but it lightens up after two or three days. Linseed oil also came off pretty easily (is there a certain method for this?) how would Obenaufs Heavy LP be if used to darken and waterproof micarta?

 

[jobasha11]

Micarta is already water/weather proof. If you want it darker, it darkens with use... use it.

 

[murderedsongbird]

Good advice! Thanks Jobasha. I'll be camping out in Big Sur this weekend so ill put it to use.

 

[Rappy]

rubbing mineral oil on micarta will temporarily make it dark and moisturize your hands.
But you already tried that, how about green RIT Dye - powdered is best

Here is an example
[video=youtube;o4W06u349o4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4W06u349o4[/video]

http://1allspub.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/rit-dyeing-g10-frn-handle-scales/

 

[nevermind35]

You can always die it black or any other dark color with RIT die