jlarremore Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 This is my second Saga build. The first time I sawed 1/4" off the face of the guitar and attached my own wood. This time I want to finish it more naturally. More like a Springtsteen Tele. What got me last time was the thick sanding sealer on the body. What finishes ( stains, lacquers , etc. ) work on that .... stuff? I'm not even sure it's sealer. I've read a little about antiquing wax working. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlarremore Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Wow ... not one reply. Everyone must have swine flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakhahn Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) I found this information on the ReRanch site. I'm in the process of trying to figure out how I am going to finish my Grizzly guitar kit and came across it. I hope its of some help to you. As I understand it water based dyes cant be used on sealed wood but an alcohol based dye can be sprayed over a sealer. The article states that Gibson and PRS use alcohol reduced dyes to tint their translucent finishes. Aniline Dyes Edited May 2, 2009 by Dakhahn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlarremore Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Interesting. It does help. It tells me I need to use an alcohol based dye or stain to finish it and then clear coat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sanding sealer is known to have issues adhering to finishes. I haven't had any problems yet, but it CAN happen. One of the properties of shellac is that it sticks to ANYTHING. The drawback is that it's the least durable of the film finishes. If you're concerned about adhesion, lay one thin layer of shellac over the sanding sealer, then lay the "real" finish over it. OR you could use shellac as the sealer. Or you could bypass the whole thing and so straight into the finish. Any film finish seals the wood with the first coat. So an important question at this point is why are you using the sanding sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlarremore Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Because it came that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 It came with sanding sealer already on it? Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 If you want that Bruce Springsteen vintage amber look, you are probably best using a tinted clear to get your color, ReRanch sells it in a rattle can. Another option for a nice natural finish with some amber / butterscotch overtones is Tru Oil. You don't have any veneers to worry about, so I'd probably give it a good sanding first then go to town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlarremore Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I'm still waiting to hear from Saga on what the stuff is. Another forum seems to think it's an Epoxy. Tru Oil ... hmmm ... and yes it comes pre-sealed. And from my last build I remember it was a nightmare to try to get off. I'd like to try the Tru Oil just to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestvic Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 the strings look off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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