Devon Headen Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 What are you guys' reccomendations for a matte finish? It's for my purpleheart neckthru, and I think a high gloss just isn't what I want. I'd prefer not to use oil, cause I've heard you have to re-apply it rather frequently. I was looking at the deft satin brushing lacquer at Lowes..looked promising. It's self levelling, and since it's satin I'd probably just brush it on and save myself some trouble. I'm gonna leave the grain open. I played a couple Ibanez mahogany guitars yesterday with just the finish I'm looking for. Can't recall the models though. I really like the matte finish Taylor uses too. My youth leader has a 410ce with the satin, and I really like it. Anyway, I just want some opinions on what I should use...thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 I'll bump this, 'cause I'd like to know how to do a satin finish for my neck. My understanding is that you can use a regular lacquer, and then the satin finish is produced by hand-sanding, but that's just something I heard in passing once, a very long time ago and I'd like to know if it's accurate. Also, what sandpapers would be best for the job, if indeed sandpaper is what's used. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 alot of satin finishes include silica in order to cause the deflection of light,causing the satin look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezerboy Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 you can buy matte polyurethane spray cans works well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Luthier Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 You can by the Deft in spray cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 You can buy cheese in spray cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 You can buy cheese in spray cans. yeah but it only comes in orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Cool beans. On a related question, it seems to me that the sandpaper thing I heard was for necks that already have a glossy finish but people wanted a less stick 'action' on the neck. For necks that are already finished glossy, is there a sandpaper method for helping the neck feel less 'sticky'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 i rub 0000 steel wool gently over it...but it does dull the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted March 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Would the self levelling brush-on stuff work as well as the aerosol? I think it'd save a lot of time to be able to lay down decent coats. I don't like using rattlecans as much because it takes forever to get a good buildup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted March 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'll pretend like you said yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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