Hey all. I have these scales that I am in the process of restoring. I've unpinned the razor and given the scales a good sanding. They will get a soaking in neatsfoot oil. Mike (Outback) has kindly given me advice on re-colouring the scales with hair dye. My question is - Do I need to protect that decorative end piece from the dye? I don't want to impart an ugly colour stain to it. The piece can't be removed from the scales. I thought about coating it with nail polish before the dying process, then removing that coating after the dying is done.

Any thoughts or experience here would be much appreciated.

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