ES5V first build

[blinddrew]

Have to say that it's really nice to have someone else doing the same build at the same time (even if the approach is very different).
Though I couldn't explain why!

[DarkMark]

Hi folks, what kind of finish are I trying to achieve with my first wet sand at 1200 grit on Tru Oil? Should I continue until a uniform cloudiness is achieved?

[wazkelly]

Hi mate, looks about right however it is more how smooth it feels whilst wet that matters most. If you felt any slightly rough bits you may need to delicately go back over them again. Be careful as 1200 strips lots of finish off very quickly and you can easily end up stripping stain coats too.
You now have a good base to apply next 3 or 4 full strength coats before doing same with 1500 grit.
On my latest ES1 build i have done 1 x 1200 & 2 x 1500 wet sandings and will probably do the first of a few at 2000 tonight.
The aim is to smooth things off and not strip too much off. Obvious blemishes such as runs need to be sanded out otherwise they will be visible later on.
Cheers,Waz

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[DarkMark]

Ok, I’ve sandpapered a little more and it’s looking much better and I dare not go any further. I’ve seen too many examples of people taking off stain.
Thanks Wazkelly.

[wazkelly]

Wise move.
I will take some progress shots after doing a 2000 wet sand tonight to see if that provides any useful indicators for you to work with.

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[DarkMark]

Please do. How do I achieve a satin finish? Do I 0000 steel wool as the final step?

[wazkelly]

Good question as i have only ever done gloss.
Other forum members may drop by and clarify that for you.

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[DarkMark]

Righty-o, I look forward to seeing how you’ve progressed tonight. Satin/gloss, I could go either way, but feeling the body in it’s current state tips it in favour of satin...at the moment. However, I love the way the golden teak seems to ‘glow’ like a fire in the right angle of light and I guess that may not happen without the gloss finish. Decisions decisions.

[DarkMark]

I have another guitar on order. I’m going to natural finish it, perhaps I’ll Satan (no auto correct, ‘satin’) that one. I might Satan it.

[FrankenWashie]

I have another guitar on order. I’m going to natural finish it, perhaps I’ll Satan (no auto correct, ‘satin’) that one. I might Satan it.

I love a good satan finish but having to get the WHOLE coven together to properly consecrate a guitar. And then you've got to find the Virgins and the Satyrs...those Satyrs are just terrible at keeping appointments y'know?

It's just easier to do it in a gloss finish,