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| Author: | Steve Sollod [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
On previous builds I have used wood bindings. This time I'm using tortoise. What grit sand paper should I end with before applying finish so I don't get visible scratches? |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
When i have used it on FBs ... I would stop at 280. |
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| Author: | npalen [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
I normally stop at 220 on any binding material just like the rest of the guitar. 320 probably wouldn't be too fine though, or 280 as Tony mentions. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
REAL tortoise? Dave F. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
I scrape it with a razor blade, that gives a very clean prep before finishing. I will say though, everyone says plastic is "easier" than wood. I find it to be a real PITA. |
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| Author: | Steve Sollod [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
Dave - it's plastic toroise... Brock - I like using wood bindings but this is my first venetian cutaway and I thought plastic would be easier to go around the horn.... |
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| Author: | Dave_E [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Grit Sand Paper for Plastic Binding ? |
My latest J-45 had tortoise bindings and I ended up with lots of scratches in them. Worked them just like the wood, except I went to 400g. Smooth and clear, shines like a mirror. Actually look better then when they were new out of the box. Dave |
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