Colour Consultant needed for Guitar finish

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Re: Colour Consultant needed for Guitar finish

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If you want something with higher opacity I've still got the spare can from my build.

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I agree Grant, a few more coats coast and the colour will fill in a bit and it'll look even better
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kdawg2a wrote:When does the new arrival........arrive? You must be struggling without a guitar to play!
You could loan him one. You've got 243 or so. :-)
I would be absolutely happy to!
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Reg18 wrote:
kdawg2a wrote:When does the new arrival........arrive? You must be struggling without a guitar to play!
Due today! I might need to borrow your spray rig for a couple of finishing coats on this one. Having to wet sand between each coat to get it smooth again.
No dramas mate. I' m on holiday now so whenever you like.
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Re: Colour Consultant needed for Guitar finish

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2 more coats

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Although I’m getting this effect after each coat.
Any suggestions?
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I think it’s cool.
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I would say you need some wash coats, half and half laquer and thinners, to melt in and smooth out the finish. Wet sand and buff, it'll look great.That colour looks really good, the ash grain really pops in it and makes it look interesting.
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Once you have the colour sorted, give it to James/Single Coil and he will sort out a new headstock.
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It'll be gorgeous when that white fades to butterscotch. Can't believe I used that word butter... :)

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A quick mock up and I’m
Actually pretty happy with the colour.

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looking SUPER!!!!
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And this just arrived to keep my fingers from
Seizing while I wait 3 weeks for the lacquer to harden!

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Bastard :lol:
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Reg18 wrote:And this just arrived to keep my fingers from
Seizing while I wait 3 weeks for the lacquer to harden!

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looks great too!!!
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