I find this color preserver to be even and have not had an issue like the other reviewer. I apply it while turning the blank, and coat evenly REMOVING EXCESS. Do not try to go gobbing it on, apply in coats if you want more. Highly recommend testing your application process before doing an entire rod.
It also works great to hold down a feather for an inlay before epoxy. Just enough adhesion to allow for the feather to stick.
I also use it on light colored metallics to prevent the epoxy darkening the thread.