new finish test

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Gibsonman
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Re: new finish test

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tippie53 wrote:been hanging for a few days will check to level sand this weekend the neck is in process will post pics soon
John what is the process to sanding it out? Wet sanding?
Also after that are you then done with spraying it anymore?
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Re: new finish test

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level sanding is done wet 800 1200 1500 2000
then lay on a few more coats wet level 1200 1500 2000 and then buff and polished
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Are you liking this process and result better than your previous experience with Minwax Wipe-on Poly?
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Re: new finish test

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yes this is more glossy for sure.
I am doing the water lacquer on the next test body
so in a month or so we will have another one ready
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I level sanded on Monday and had to do a final top coat the finish is as good as I ever saw with rattle cans. I leveled with 800 1200 1500
then applied 3 coats Monday night 1 hr apart
I also started the headstock and neck
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Great idea to review this product John, thanks for all the work you do. This product does go on clear correct?
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You should warn people to put their sunglasses on before springing those pictures on them! Those guitars are gorgeous.
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