charlleyw Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 Years ago there was a product available called padding lacquer. It was a rub on lacquer used for spot finish repairs. I haven't seen it in years, and think it went off the market because of environmental concerns. Anyone know how to get or make it? (. . . before I go digging in my woodworking books for a recipe. . ) And has anyone used it to finish a whole guitar? Also, does anyone know the details of the cheap finishes Gibson and Fender are using now on the "Faded" and "Highway 1" guitars? A Fender rep told me that they were dipped (thus getting around the regulations involving spraying lacquer in the US) and making the instruments much cheaper to produce. The resulting finish is paper thin and extremely delicate. (They claim they intend them to "relic" quickly) but they sound GREAT. I've heard that they can be buffed to a high gloss. . .? Anyone got any thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 Padding lacquer sounds like French polish. Maybe try googling on French polish? I think people FP acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, basses, and large pieces of furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted July 10, 2004 Report Share Posted July 10, 2004 From Stew Mac: Qualasole Padding Finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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