dirtyfunkg

Ok. That's reassuring. I actually kind of like the look but didn't know if it was maybe something from the factory that soaked into the grain and needed to be sanded out (or would react with nitro). Thank you!

I've started a Fast Guitars kit build. I've never build a guitar kit before but have done some furniture finishing. I've always wanted to build a guitar, and this looked like a good quality kit on which to start and have fun. So far, so fun! I've run into a quick snag and was wondering if any of you could help me diagnose it, then give insight on how to fix it. I did a black layer and sanded back on my flame maple top and back. I'm noticing some splotches. I did clean with mineral spirits prior to any staining. I did sand down to 220 grit and wore nitrile gloves throughout cleaning and staining processes. I am using Keda water based dye. Do you know what the marked splotches are and how I can get them out? Do I need to sand all the way back down to remove it? It's even worse on the back of the guitar but I have no photos of it at this time.