Neck Clear Coating

[integra]

I'm on my first project where i'm just stripping and refinishing a Les Paul. I have the neck refinished and ready for clear coating. I'm just wondering the best way to do it? Do I need to mask over the fretboard? I would have thought doing that would just cause a build up along the edges of the tape?

Thanks!

[GuitarGuy]

I'm on my first project where i'm just stripping and refinishing a Les Paul.  I have the neck refinished and ready for clear coating.  I'm just wondering the best way to do it?  Do I need to mask over the fretboard?  I would have thought doing that would just cause a build up along the edges of the tape?

Thanks!

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You didn't specify what type of wood, but I'm assuming you want to keep the fretboard natural?

Yes, you can mask up to the edge of the fretboard. once it is cleared there will be a noticable ridge at the edge where the tape and clear meet. This should be right on the edge where the flat of the fretboard meets the sides of the fretboard. Sand that edge lightly with 800, 1000, 1500 in sequence and the line should blend with the fretboard.

[integra]

Thanks