Finishing Rocket faceplate

[Lublin]

I've got a Rocket faceplate on order with the current offer taking place in the classifieds but I have no idea how to finish mine when I receive it.

I need it to match this cab:

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Can you guys please offer up some tips? PM them if you have to.

Thanks!

[selloutrr]

thought.

Sherwin willians offers stain matching. bring in the cabinet and faceplate. they can mix up a custom stain/finish to match.

[Cantplay]

Cherry will darken in sunlight.

Any oil finish will also darken the wood as well.

A few days in the sun should tan it up nicely.

John

[Lublin]

Cool tips. I'll try to stick it in the sun when it arrives and see how far that gets it. Thanks!

[Structo]

Yeah, I have a nice futon frame that is all cherry and it sits in front of a large window, it didn't take long at all before it darkened and it has a tung oil finish.

[Bob S]

Try mineral spirits to pop the figuring followed by Tru-Oil.
Works for me.