[Ron Ramirez]

OK, folks.

The bottom line is, my friends: I cannot recommend Behlen water-based grain filler.

After adding lots of dye, the stuff became quite runny instead of the thick paste it was originally, and it dried to a medium gray color in the pores.

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As an attempt to salvage this mess, I am going to try Steve's suggestion of wiping some stain on the top in the hopes of darkening the grain filler (only). I did apply sanding sealer before grain fill this time, just in case I had to do this. If even the stain doesn't darken the grain filler...I'll have to get out the acetone and start over (again). Yes, I know...I should be experimenting on scrap wood instead of my 42-761EZ cabinet.

So, unless I find something better, I'll have to stick with CrystaLac.

But, of course, I have not yet tried the Timber Mate stuff...