CudBucket Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 It will likely be too cold to spray a finish on my project guitar when it's complete so is it possible to wipe and buff a high gloss finish on? I'm thinking of using a dye and sanding sealer and then a clear coat. I would consider an oil finish as well as long as I can use a dye first. Obviously, I've got some finish-research to do. Thanks. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 it is possible to brush a high gloss, but the temperature will affect that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82DeanZ Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hey Dave, Check out this link: http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/bridge...e_guitar01.html On page three of this tutorial, I swear I can see snow on the ground! And on page four he states that the temperature is 38 F. How cold is it where you live? Best Regards, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 If you are not confident spraying in cold weather I will suggest you wait until you can paint. Brushed finish can be affected by cold weather too, also you have to be willing to color sand for ages to get a smooth finish from the brush stroke lines, unless you are a master in brushed on finishes, I haven't got any luck with this. Or apply the stain let it dry complete and go to an auto finishing place and ask them if they can spray some clear over it while they are applying it to one of the cars they have on shop. Some might be nice and don't charge as much, I'm working on a deal with a local painter, that will be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Thanks everyone. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 That's a great tutorial! Thanks! I love that color too. How come you can't find those trade secrets through the links on the web site? At least I can't. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Litchfield, whose the Kiss Army Kapitain? Me likey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 On another note, its not how the clear is applied to get a high gloss finish, its the sanding and polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Yeah Algee, that's what I was getting at. I was wondering if I could wipe on a clear coat and polish. But if that guy in the tutorial can spray from a rattle can in 38 degree weather, I should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Coen used a roller and brushing lacquer, and got perfect vintage Fender finishes repeatedly! http://www.zsazsaguitars.tk/ It's a lot more about prep and polishing than how you apply the paint - There's more on how he did it on this thread: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=1167 It would also be worth your while to read Jeremy's (LGM) tutorials on painting and polishing in the Tutorial section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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