Stained guitar back and have some "rough spots"
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:04 pm
Hi
I am getting ready to finish an acoustic guitar (Sitka top, Mohagany back and sides) with True-Oil. I sanded the guitar back and sides using 220 then 320 grit. I wiped the guitar down with a damp cloth. I then stained the back and sides using colortone stain. It looks good so far but there are a few "rough spots" that you can feel. I dont know if they are where the grain raised because you cant see it-only feel it. I tried to smooth them out with gray scotchbrite but it did not get them all out.
I have not sealed or filled the pores yet. I think I need to seal it (want to use Shellac)and then pore fill with Aquacoat.
Has anyone experienced this before and can I continue with my plan and not need to start over?
Thanks for your help
-Pat
I am getting ready to finish an acoustic guitar (Sitka top, Mohagany back and sides) with True-Oil. I sanded the guitar back and sides using 220 then 320 grit. I wiped the guitar down with a damp cloth. I then stained the back and sides using colortone stain. It looks good so far but there are a few "rough spots" that you can feel. I dont know if they are where the grain raised because you cant see it-only feel it. I tried to smooth them out with gray scotchbrite but it did not get them all out.
I have not sealed or filled the pores yet. I think I need to seal it (want to use Shellac)and then pore fill with Aquacoat.
Has anyone experienced this before and can I continue with my plan and not need to start over?
Thanks for your help
-Pat