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Thanks for that info. I will experiment on some scraps of wood first before mixing the two. I used to paint sofubi for promotions, there was incident where the thinner was as if sizzling in the paint, caused a bunch of little bubbles. Ever since, I been cautious, reading labels and learned a little chemistry 101. Thanks, I had a couple dog hairs in a layer and managed to sand the tiny line. I had to use a Qtip to fill it with poly then let it dry to sand it lightly again.

Thank you Skyjerk! Nice to meet helpful people. I am using Varathane Masters clear gloss and its viscosity is like maple syrup. It reads that if used to spray, to add thinner, so I guess it would be alright. I managed to get 600, 1000, 2000 and 3000 grit at my local Auto Zone which surprised me that its available here, so happy I can begin my road to a nice mirror shine :D

I am using polyurethane clear gloss to stack up the layers with a brush (I definitely need an air spray system) but I didn't know there can be a top coat. I thought buffering it with wax was the final layering to the top. I'm a newb at this and have some carpentry background, I've built speaker cabs and special furniture like armoires (people that record at home with kids love those). I usually just stain and seal them. So do you think it would be best to dry sand to smooth the poly first and then add another coat of polyurethane to soak into the sanding? Then add a top coat? I live in Puerto Rico at the moment and specialty material is extremely hard to get here. I had to mix natural stain in Testor model paints to get colors I desired because the Home Depot here carries only the usual browns and reds. What would be a good alternative to the nitro? And sorry for the questions but a huge mega thank you.

Awesome technique with the varnish! I piled on like 7 coats so far on my Les Paul and was kinda irked by its ridgid surface. I thought it will smooth out in the waxing stage but a little voice in my head says "sand it down with an ultra fine grit". I guess he is right.

Well Dick Dale uses a Stratocaster unless you planning to create a uke sized Strat? For design inspiration, I can't recommend Google Images enough. You also might want to check out a Pignose PGG Deluxe travel guitar for inspiration. Something like that?

I really like your videos. I enjoy seeing other people's methods on building and painting. I would recommend some program for video like Vegas or iMovie to speed up footage when not talking and demostrating. Will save time for the viewer. I found myself fast forwarding the labor scenes because I was more interested in the result. Other than that, keep doing what you doing, I am a newby builder myself and appreciate any info at this lovely craft.

Interesting headstock you got going on. Looks wild.

You did an awesome job. You answered a lot of mysteries I had about creating a guitar from scratch. Thanks for that. I'm more of a kit builder, so I appreciate such master skills.