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PostPosted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 5:29 pm 
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one question that wasn't asked
how long did you let the finish cure?

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:39 am 
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Thanks again bob for the tips very helpful!


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bluescreek wrote:
one question that wasn't asked
how long did you let the finish cure?


Excellent point John, And one that wasn't asked.

You are very correct about cure time. If lacquer has not completely dried you will leave scratches in it no matter how carefully you sand or keep your paper clean. I usually let mine set in room temps for at least a week if not more. Then I will usually start wet sanding it with 400 grit to open up the finish and then give it another few days to dry before moving on to finer grits (a body shop trick I use to use on cars) Wet sanding and buffing too soon will also lead to the finish hazing out (dulling) or having sanding scratches showing up later on.

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Thanks again bob for the tips very helpful!


No problem Wes, I may be just learning about building guitars but if there is one thing I know very well that is finishing and especially lacquer. Glad to be able to help.

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+1 for 3M. I buy it in the 50 sheet sleeves. It's expensive but I get consistent performance and it's worth it.

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It's a relief that my first customer requested a satin finish rather than the usual full gloss. You have no idea how much easier that made my job!!!

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