: I'm going to be dying my kayak using Solar Lux dye, and wondered
: how much I need. I won't have use for the leftover, but don't
: want to find halfway through that I need more (and mix with
: reducer in the same quantities, try to match color between
: sessions, etc.). I know only a couple guys do this, but any
: advice on quantity would be appreciated. If it matters, I'll
: either be using the blood red or cordovan mahogany.

Here is a link to an article about staining:

http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/blog/nick/staining_your_kayak

I am also curious about how much stain will be needed. I am using cypress. I did a test panel and the natural color is too light for my taste. Is there another brand besides Solar Lux that has been used sucessfully?