painting over oil-based wood dye

[rabi_sultan]

Originally I planned to dye and then gloss varnish (all in oil-based) a brand new door and frame I just installed. I then decided having put one coat of Wickes oil-based Dye that it was too dark and that it would be best if I painted using a white and red gloss instead.

Would it be advisable for me to go straight onto the wood dye with a oil-based undercoat (white for the white sections and grey for the red sections)?

 

[TheDec]

It would be fine to apply your undercoat over the dye, just lightly abrade without breaking through the surface. Then just carry on with your undercoats as you have described.

Dec

 

[ic1927]

Do as the Dec says but first wipe it all down with a clean dry cloth as oil based wood dyes often leave a residue after application, you will know if this is the case when you rub a cloth over it because the cloth will appear stained.