The product is (despite an unclear record) very easy to use ... by cons I would give two or three tips to help you avoid my mistakes. 1. SAND! I had stripped an old varnish, sanded steel wool, then I sanded using 120 and 180 provided in the kit before passing the walnut ... wrong! I should have sanded 2x. Small areas were not processed properly because I was not quite myself applied to the sanding. In short, sand, and when you think it's good SAND AGAIN ... and when it will be OK, SAND! I would even tend to recommend a bodybuilder trick: spray a thin layer of paint (eg spray) on the weapon, and sand until complete disappearance of the layer in question. The use of a flexible sanding block is highly recommended if you are not used to sand the wood. 2. I used the pure dye. The result is superb, but I should do it in 2 passes diluted to 50%. Be careful not to dilute all, I had to use about 20% of the bottle to a 22lr. Ho, and use gloves (dye stain it). Also think of a solution to hold your butt as it dries (I let dry overnight). 3. For the oil, I drilled two small holes in opposing lopercule and I left on a finger cast directly for the application. The manual recommends a light sanding after the first coat; if you feel no roughness at your fingertips once the first coat dry: do not do it! I spent about 6 layers (fine) and used 2/3 of the pot. Be careful not to put everywhere: it sticks drying and it is a real dirt to remove (it goes very well with a diluent) 4. Be patient, be meticulous, slightly prefer to spend 10 times that big time.
In short, if you hesitate, do not hesitate. The result is superb, the kit is very complete (apart from a brush, a pair of gloves, and a small glass jar to apply the stain you will not need anything else) and even included two "towels" to protect the gun from rust. Expect a short week (including pickling and drying of wood) for a perfect result.
