I've had very good results with Watco Satin in rattle cans -- last coat self leveling, no buffing or polishing. Here's a Black Walnut tenor uke no pore filler.
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| Author: | Chris Ensor [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Quick and Basic Finish |
I am wanting to explore the idea of a simple, quick finish that I can use as an alternative to the full gloss I currently offer. It could be sprayed or applied by hand... maybe even open pore. I am thinking satin or semi-gloss. The idea is to be able to offer a cheaper alternative that protects the guitar but isn't as flashy as a full gloss. I am looking for something with more protection than an oil finish, but less work/time than a full gloss finish. Any suggestions/experience? |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 6:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
If you have a decent spray gun most satin lacquers will give an acceptable "off the gun" finish. You can do fewer coats as you are not removing any finish. |
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| Author: | StevenWheeler [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
I really like Minwax Wipe on Polyurethane. It takes 2 days to do 6 or 7 coats light sanding with 400 grit between every couple of coats. The other Satin that I've had good luck with is Enduro-var. You can do three coats in one day and your done. It takes a bit to learn the spray settings, no worse than any other new product, pay close attention to the temperature and humidity recommendations. As Clay stated, lacquer will work very well also. Three coats is all you need. On your last coat replace 1/2 of your thinner with acetone and your finish will lay down very nicely. All three will give ample protection to your instruments. Steve |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
I've had very good results with Watco Satin in rattle cans -- last coat self leveling, no buffing or polishing. Here's a Black Walnut tenor uke no pore filler.
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Enduro Var. This one's the flat, straight from the gun, no pore fill, but Z-epoxy on the neck only. http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=47792 |
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| Author: | kencierp [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Flat --- nice, I'm going to give that a try. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
I've had trouble finding the flat from the usual suspects (woodcraft, rockler, etc...). I called a few of the distributors on the GF website but no-one had it. I found it on Amazon. I'm wondering where you are getting it? |
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| Author: | Nils [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Tru-oil? |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
kyllä = yes hyvää huomenta = good morning ei = no kiitos = thanks Was there an instrument building question here? |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Nils wrote: Tru-oil? Perhaps you fired off a reply before you read all the post? - Quote: I am looking for something with more protection than an oil finish, but less work/time than a full gloss finish. Any suggestions/experience?
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| Author: | Quine [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
+1 for wipe on poly. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Woodie G wrote: kyllä = yes hyvää huomenta = good morning ei = no kiitos = thanks Was there an instrument building question here? Näen mitä teit siellä. . . |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
Bryan Bear wrote: Woodie G wrote: kyllä = yes hyvää huomenta = good morning ei = no kiitos = thanks Was there an instrument building question here? Näen mitä teit siellä. . . Sinun ei pitäisi rohkaista minun käyttäytyminen ! |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quick and Basic Finish |
"I've had trouble finding the flat from the usual suspects (woodcraft, rockler, etc...). I called a few of the distributors on the GF website but no-one had it. I found it on Amazon. I'm wondering where you are getting it?" You can also add "flatting" agents (usually silica) to regular lacquer to make it "flat". The silica particles scatter and disperse the light that hits the finish. |
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