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RE: Starting a nitro finish

**CORRECTION** That was supposed to say “Gung ho” Where is the damn “Edit” button? 😱🤬

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5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

A rubber eraser makes for a good sanding block for finer grit sandpaper to fix imperfections. Very forgivable even when pressure is applied. I admire you all for such a process to commit to. Results o...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

Any little imperfection in the bare wood will always show through. Stop, fill, sand and start again. Any little imperfection in the primer coats will always show through. Stop, fill, sand and start ...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

"dedication and patience" are absolutely essential for spraying. @tv101 That’s it, you just have to accept that it’s a long and drawn out process that is repetitive and tedious. What makes it bearabl...

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5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

You mean something like this? @koendb Yeah, that kind of thing. So long as it is a two part filler, it has a hardener (catalyst). 👍 This is the one I use. Attachment : 3AB17A99-8425-428...

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5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

@koendb Where abouts in the world do you reside? I’m just wondering what products will be available to you compared to me here in Blighty (the UK).

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

@koendb Sometimes if I want to do something much faster, I will use a two part filler, this dries by chemical reaction instead of air drying, you can sand it after a few minutes. Obviously I get that ...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

The instructions on the can says : leave overnight to harden @koendb Then leave to harden you must.

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

Yes crazy but I never claimed to be sane @rocknroller912 🤣🤣🤣🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

@koendb Just so you know, this is quite normal to be refilling, it’s all part of the process. Just to shift the topic to car bodywork for a minute, using car body filler is done in multiple stages. Wh...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

Right, so I've now also learned that this is a job better suited for during daytime, as now i can see more little nicks and dents.My guitar seems to have measles now 😉 Should this dry overnigh...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

then sanding it back after I get some more 320 grid, clean with naphta, followed by a few coats of sanding sealer. Reapply a few coats of primer. Does that sound right? @koendb It looks like you have...

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5 years ago
RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

Maybe the Saltire as you’re moving to chilli jocko land (Jimmy Greaves favourite saying). Plain blue and white would be a good contrast to the changing background. @rocknroller912 So, a faux Saltire ...

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5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

@koendb Your guitar is looking great by the way. Sanding and finitting is tedious and more difficult than expected sometimes. At least when a guitar is being painted, we can use fillers, primers etc t...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: Starting a nitro finish

I also had some runouts, when I had the spray can too close to the body, I sanded those away this evening. But I wonder, what my options are to remove this little imperfections. Do I need to get rid o...

In forum Finishing

5 years ago
RE: New Workshop

Sums up guitar making too bloody dear..🤣 @deej Deer deer 😝

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5 years ago
RE: 🎺🎸🥁 This Is The Best Song by ????? I've Heard........in this moment. 🥁🎸🎺

Heroes by Lake Domain (Cam Cooper) is the best song I’ve heard whilst learning a few new licks from this man who is less than half my age.

In forum Pluckers Paradise

5 years ago
RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

Stunning paint job it’s as good as anything I’ve seen from a factory. You commented that you’re not fitting the scratch plate, so just a thought would a faux painted scratch plate in a contrasting col...

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5 years ago
RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

I really like racing stripes and I‘m wondering how that would look. @mattbeels I think because it is a bass, there is a lot of space, especially as I’m not putting the scratch plate back on. All that...

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5 years ago
RE: Jazz Bass Paint Job (Chameleon)

I think I like this more than the flake paint. Very smooth looking. @russ Yeah, it’s all subjective isn’t it? I’ve got some hyper shift paint to try next.

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5 years ago
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