OK. So I have this problem and need some advice if possible.
I have painted a couple bodies with Nitro and every time I start screwing the pickguard, pick-ups and other hardware the lacquer starts chipping and falling apart around the edges of the screw hole. Is there any way to prevent this from happening?
I also have been arguing with a friend about the importance of getting the whole instrument together and see if everything fits perfectly before painting, but he argues that it is the same as the chipping occurs anyway. I just remember from my aficionado car repair days that any pieces had to be tested in their place before painting.
Some one also told me it might be the lacquer´s fault as most luthiers here use imported lacquers instead of the national (spanish) brands, but lacquer is lacquer. Isn't it?
Thanks a lot for any help/advice
Germ