Help Correcting Ebonized Red Oak Purple Tint

[daniel johnson875]

I recently finished my home bar project made from red oak with a white vinegar and steel wool solution that had been sitting for about two weeks. When I first applied the vinegar solution on the oak it turned a nice deep brown color and now after sitting for about 48 hours the deep brown turned in to a deep purple. Is there a way to turn the purple back to a deep brown or do I have to resand and try a different ebonzing technique. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan

[Rick Mosher]

Do you have finish on it? It won't show the true color until it is sealed, you can check in an inconspicuous spot.

[daniel johnson875]

I have not put a finish on the wood yet. I was going to ask about that next because I have read a lot of conflicting opinions as to what to finish ebonized wood with. Any suggestions?

[Prashun Patel]

What you finish it with depends on how you plan to use it. I agree that the purple will become more black under a finish. You can get a quick preview by squirting some mineral spirits on it.

[daniel johnson875]

Ok I will try that and see what it looks like. Do you have any recommendations for clear coat that will be resilient against moisture and drinks being spilled on it? I was thinking a clear poly but was not sure.