Zack Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm going to do a fabric topped Ibanez RGT42 neck through. I want the top and back to be gloss but the back of the neck to be the smoothest satin I can find. How do I pull this off? Example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Here is my Photoshop mock up Here is where I am: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well, to start with, use satin on the neck and gloss on the body. I assume you're asking about hot to do the transition like the one on that photo. First, I've never tried to do this, but I'll offer some theory. As long as you're using finishes with the same sort of base, you're going to be fine. Finishes from the same product line would be even better. Then you're going to finish everything in gloss. On the LAST coat, you're going to apply a satin finish in the areas you want to be satin. Why? Because all clear finishes are naturally glossy. They actually add an agent to finish to make it look satin. If you finish over satin with gloss, you get gloss. If you finish over gloss with satin, you get satin. Maybe someone can confirm this, but I believe that's what I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 So if what you say will work, can I coat the entire guitar with satin, tape off the neck and finish the rest in gloss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Paint gloss, Scotchbrite it back to satin. Cheaper than mixing and matching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKro Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Paint gloss, Scotchbrite it back to satin. Cheaper than mixing and matching. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpm99 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Any of those three techniques should work. That being said, Prostheta and MiKro know what they're talking about. I'd say Scotchbrite is the way to go. I'm giving you theory. They're giving you practical experience. Plus, their way sounds easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKro Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Any of those three techniques should work. That being said, Prostheta and MiKro know what they're talking about. I'd say Scotchbrite is the way to go. I'm giving you theory. They're giving you practical experience. Plus, their way sounds easier. or use #0000 steelwool. just make sure and use a magnet in a ziploc bag afterwards to remove any stray metal by rubbing over the area that you dulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juntunen Guitars Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I started useing 0000 steel wool with wool lube for satin finishes and have really liked the results. To me it feels smoother if you use the wool lube too instead of just the steel wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Sounds like the way to go then. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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