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| Author: | Ricardo [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does dyed veneer fade? |
I was considering using dyed veneer in my binding, but I've read somewhere that it fades and is not so attractive over time. Anybody have experience with this? |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does dyed veneer fade? |
Anything that is stained or dyed will fade from uv exposure. Most finishes have either a uv inhibotor or just naturally inhibit uv to some degree or another. the simple answer to your question is yes. The harder question is; how fast? The answer to that is dependent ono dye used, finish used and exposure to uv light. |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does dyed veneer fade? |
On my first guitar I used a commercial rosette that has some dyed veneer. Today, it is not nearly as colourful as when I bought it. That fading actually happened quite quickly. Some dyes may be better than others, but for when colour matters, I'd rather do it another way |
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| Author: | Joe Sabin [ Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does dyed veneer fade? |
Color with pigment when you can, it'll last for centuries. Just like water color and oil paint. |
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