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| Author: | SJBikesaws [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sunburst finish questions |
I would like to do a very bright sunburst finish (my first) over a maple top. I'm still a ways out from doing it, but I like to think out in advance when I can. Anyway, some questions I have: 1. what are folks using for dyes for the red and yellow, and I would really prefer something water based? 2. I know most luthiers prefer nitro cellulose lacquers, I really want to shoot urethane I have been into painting cars and bikes for years with urethane so it wouldn't be my first rodeo, but I am always open for "why you DON'T want to do that" answers. Thanks, Sean |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunburst finish questions |
Transtint in EM6000... |
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| Author: | Sandywood [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunburst finish questions |
Sean, not there isn't great help here but there is info and products here http://reranch.com/- if you didn't know. Having trouble -tried posting numerous times today and it didn't happen...not sure if this will or link to Reranch will work. |
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunburst finish questions |
I use PPG DCU2021 urethane on request and for lot's of touch up work. Makes a great finish on a guitars. I typically run it over an epoxy sealer like System3 SB-112. But any polyester sealer would likely work well, vinyl sealer may be acceptable too but I have never done it so i would advise a full round of testing before using that schedule on a guitar. As for dyes I like Behlens Solar-Lux. They can be used as a stain or a tint. While not a water based product per se I believe you can tint WB coatings with it as well but I have never tried. |
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