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| Author: | Rusty [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Choices for finishing/protection |
So what are your thoughts on types of finishes/protection for an electric guitar that have worked best for you? Specifically for Mahogany and Maple. I am in the process of making my first build and would greatly appreciate the advice. -Back of the neck -Fretboard -Headstock -Body This is my 1st "Barron Guitar". I started building it when my 1st son Barron was born a few weeks ago..  
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Choices for finishing/protection |
Gibson contends Nitro is still the way to go. But.... there are several widley used finishes out there. The one you choose is based on your preference, equipment, and ability. Interesting looking neck scarf joint. Good luck, Joe |
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| Author: | Ziegenfuss [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Choices for finishing/protection |
Rusty, I have tried most, and have settled on automotive catalyzed urethane sprayed through a PreVal system. Cheap ($30 finish, $10.00 disposable spray equipment), relatively easy, and a very high gloss, durable finish. I put this on over a pore filler coat of West Systems epoxy - which you definately need on the mahogany or sapelle... Stephen |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Choices for finishing/protection |
Rusty, I may very well be the last user of KTM9 in the world. Actually I started with KTM4 in 1999 or so. It has done right by me. Like it even better now that I'm putting it over System 3 clearcoat. I think some of the KTM criticism was actually the filler shrinking. What's good about it? Easy to apply (I spray it) Won't blow you away... literally, like Nitro will Dries to a hard surface much like nitro but doesn't chip and crack like nitro Repairs fairly well, ok, maybe not as well as nitro Buffs to a nice gloss You can put it on thin much the same as nitro Anyway... thats my opionion Joe |
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| Author: | Brett L Faust [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Choices for finishing/protection |
You could do it yourself or send it to Joe white for a pro job. |
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| Author: | MRS [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Choices for finishing/protection |
Nitro is used in the factory settings because its easy to get a high gloss finish with buffing compared to say Poly or varnish. But in my opinion varnish like BEHLEN Rockhard Table Top Varnish or a polyurathane produce a harder tougher finish. It just take more work to rub these finish out compared to nitro. |
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