randombaz Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 What effect does nitro spray laquer onto bare alder wood give? is it better than using varnish, as it'll at least be durable also is there a difference between clearcoating and laquering? thanks (after so much decision swapping i think im going for the bare look for my electric guitar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombaz Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 also on bare wood on the neck, how do you coat it? you cant leave it bare. maiden61 (is that the name?) mentioned lemon oil....whats this? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asm Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 i think if you want the 'bare' look the best thing to do would be to oil it. any lacquer or poly will either give you a thick satin or gloss finish. i would think the nitro or poly would bring the grain out a little more and give it a deeper mirror finish, but the oil would look natural. what do you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 If the neck is maple than it should be sealed with a finish or it may warp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 A sealer should be used when using nitro......If you are using Mohawk or Behlin musical instrument lacquer, vinyl sealer is recommended. The sealer provides a base for better adhesion.....plus it helps level out the surface. I have used lacquer without sealer, but usually only when making color samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 If the neck is maple than it should be sealed with a finish or it may warp. and oil counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombaz Posted August 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 hi i've sanded down my guitar. i like the look of it now, and i think i want a nitro finish to make it more glossy and bring out the grain if i want it slightly darker do you not recommend rubbing in wax then, as it'll cause problems later. should i just rub in some alcohol dye? also please can you identify the woods i have below from the picture i uploaded. the spec online for my guitar says its mahogany neck and alder body, but its not. it looks like african mahogany body and maple/ash neck. any guesses? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/ran...az/000_1517.jpg also how do you remove these scuff marks on the guitar? they're like raw bits of wood that are having trouble being sanded down nicely. when moistened, the colour darkens to normal thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Well, it's definitely a maple neck. As for the body, it LOOKS like mahogany, but I can't see the grain well enough in that picture to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombaz Posted August 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 here's a close up on the bodys grain, does this help? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/ran...az/000_1518.jpg also if im going for the non-glossy look, can i just rub in wax into the wood all over and leave it?? + anyone come across scuff problem before? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Yep, definitely mahogany. After you've sanded off all the paint, sealer, etc., try a tung oil finish. Easy, looks great, easy to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randombaz Posted August 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 does polymerized tung oil give a better look than wax n polishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 I think so, it looks more natural, and less "finishey", if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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