houghster Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) My pacifica was looking a little sorry, couple of nasty sticker stains. Finish had to go! I'm in the process of sanding the guitar down. I have most of the paint stripped, just the horns and sides to go. I'm slightly concerned about the contours on the front and the belly. Where the contoured edge joins the main the flat part of the guitar there is a pronounced line. It doesn't feel rough, it kind of appears that fine dust is in the grain of the wood but I can't remove it by sanding. I plan to have either a translucent colour or sunburst finish. After I prime the wood and apply a sealer will the grain of the wood look more even on the contour? I know pics will be helpful, I'll upload in the morning Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited February 9, 2011 by houghster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarnut Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I can't tell from the pic for certain, but it looks like you may have sanded thru a thin veneer layer that was used to cap a less expensive body core. If you're going opaque with the new finish, it should be no problem at all. Peace, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houghster Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 It's solid alder. So, if it's primed, sealed and painted, the difference won't show? I'd like to see the grain, not imperfections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Unless it's a rough spot that was treated heavily with sealer - in this case clear sealer, when you sanded it - you got down in the grain. ??? just a thought. Anyway you could get a closer shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 looks like you cut through the sealer... no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fliski Guitars Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 +1 You just went through the thick sealer coat thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houghster Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 +1 You just went through the thick sealer coat thats all Thanks, reassuring! I have sanded the body down, nice and smooth and the grain looks nice! I have some Seal and Sand on order. I'll give it a couple of coats and sand downs. I've read some conflicting advice after that, I should be able to apply colours (I don't plan on a base so the effect is translucent) and then a clear seal. I'm thinking either amber/tabaco for a honeyburst, amber/cherry for a cherryburst or maybe even a translucent red (similar to SG 400). I'll keep this thread to document the project (photos to come). Which finish, decisions!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houghster Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Argh, I was checking the sanding and I must have had residue on my fingers as I left print stains on the sanded wood. Any advice on how to remove these before sealing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Naptha - lighter fluid - mineral spirits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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