j. pierce Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Finally got back to work on the current builds; finished wetsanding, and mostly buffed. (really need to get some finer stuff for the final rub-out to get the most shine) Anyway, wasn't thinking and now the neck is almost unplayable - finish is so smooth your hand sticks to it trying to play. Might be a stupid question - Is there a way to get that glossy polished look and actually have a playable neck? I know this has been touched on before, but I'm not finding the threads with the search - I must be looking with the wrong terms - should I just hit the neck again with sandpaper? I sanded out to 2000 before buffing, and it felt fine until I buffed, at which point it became too "sticky". I've never really had this problem with builds before - maybe I'm getting better (or worse?) at finishing? It's the same finish I've used in the past, KTM-9 over an epoxy grainfill. I guess I should invest in some satin KTM-9 for necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 If it's a clear coat finish, get some silicone free wax, and buff it. The thin layer of wax will get rid of the sticky feeling, but you'll need to reapply the wax once in a while. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Use the Micromesh pads instead of buffing...it gives a super-smooth surface, I haven't had any problem with stickiness. In fact, sometimes I have the opposite problem--it almost feels too slippery at first (that goes away after playing for a few minutes as things warm up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 yeah the micromesh products do a good job of this. You can still get a really high shine but it doesnt become sticky like it will if done with buffing compound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Also,the harder the finish is,the slicker it will feel.That is why Nitro feels so sticky,and polyester and polyeurethane don't. Incidentally,the Sherwinn Williams 2 part I used on my Exploder is not sticky at all,and it is a high gloss,thick finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 While I haven't sprayed nitro, I'll have to disagree about the polyester. It's the only thing I spray, and while it may be less "sticky" feeling than nitro, it can still feel sticky if not waxed and buffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 That is because of the unlevel surface.I am talking about after leveling and buffing.And I also mean the auto quality paints,not the cheaper stuff(don't know what you are using.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I'm talking about a wetsanded and polished surface that just needs a new coat of wax. I use ppg products. It's as good or better than what comes on most cars. However, I have no experience with micromesh, but you can count on me trying it soon based on what I've been hearing lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Micromesh is the schiznitz. I never wax a finish.I just don't have any "sticky neck" problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Well, for me, i notice some stickiness, but it never really bothers me or inhibits my playing, but I don't play metal like a lot of the guys on this board either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 it comes down to your own biology at the end of the day. I had a guitar collector/expert around the other day for a good old chinwag and he says he has never had a problem with it, also never had a problem with hardware corroding which i suppose is excellent for a collector. He reckons its simply down to how much your hands sweat... and thats why he is getting a guitar with a shiny lacquered neck and nickel hardware.. not something that would suit my sweaty palms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Use the Micromesh pads instead of buffing...it gives a super-smooth surface, I haven't had any problem with stickiness. In fact, sometimes I have the opposite problem--it almost feels too slippery at first (that goes away after playing for a few minutes as things warm up). Micromesh is the schiznitz. I never wax a finish.I just don't have any "sticky neck" problems. Just yesterday I finished a new project neck. Wetsanded to 2000, then used the Micromesh pads on the front and back of the headstock to 12000. Headstock is nice and shiny, while the rest is a satin sheen that should polish up on its own from playing wear. First time doing it this way, so we'll see how I likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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