So did another coat of bushfire sunrise on the body and a cot of 5:1 mission beach to bush-fire on the neck. i think it's looking pretty much exactly like what i had picture (maybe a bit deeper on the body but this will be accomplished by the intensifying coat).
Pics aren't great quality but show more or less the color.
So on Saturday I put the first coast of intensifying and I think it's just about where i want it. Any tips for finishing (especially regarding the neck)?
Pics to follow
Hey SWAM, looking good. If you are happy with the depth of colour, let the last coat fully cure, give it a light rub with super fine steel wool and start your final coats.
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Thanks Wokka for the quick respond, I didn't even have time to get the pictures. Anyway I'm very Happy with this depth. Is there anything i should be concerned with as far as weather goes? it's been raining here in Wollongong, does this matter? Well here's a pic as promised. Bush-fire sunrise 2 coats stain 1 coat intensifying for reference
Actually looks a bit darker in person
looking good Segway. If the humidity is over about 60% then wait for it to drop, otherwise the DT won't cure very well. DB recommends you allow at least 3 days curing between coats and if it's cooler weather add an extra day or two. You may find that the DT gets a bit darker as it cures
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JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Looks really good, colour looks great
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So today I was going to start with the final coat on the body and noticed some small bumps and particles in the finish (see photo). any recommendations on what I should do? thanks in advance.
I'd do some careful wet sanding with say 1500 grit paper. Light strokes as you want to level it, not break through the finish.
Put first final coat on body and 2nd final coat on neck. Manage to work out the kinks with the body with some sandpaper, steel-wool and elbow grease. Pics to follow
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