Alex's IB-7

[AlexL]

Imma back :P (have been very slowly working on the guitar over the last couple of months)

Start wet sanding at about 1000 grit wet and dry paper, then work up to 1200 then 2000. If your local hardware store doesn't carry these finer grades; an auto accessory store will have them.

This is what my manual says. Pardon my ignorance - when I use wet and dry sandpaper, what is the "wet" part and how does that work?

[wazkelly]

Hi buddy, welcome back. Gotta know what's the cat doing with his head stuck in the middle of a piece of bread???

Wet sanding is when you dip the Wet & Dry sandpaper in water so that it lubricates things and prevents the paper from clogging and wearing out quickly as that is what happens when used dry. Best to add a drop of dish washing detergent (morning fresh, palmolive, etc) as that helps to soften the water, same as conditioner in shampoo for hair.

I would start with 1200 grit, then step up to 1500 and eventually 2000. 1200 can be bought at any large big box hardware store but you will need to go to an auto accessory store for 1500 & 2000....think Autobarn, Bursons, Supercheap, etc.

[AlexL]

I guess the cat is just being a gigantic dork as cats sometimes do :PPPPP

Aha, that makes sense! Thanks for clarifying mate

[AlexL]

One more question! I went to an auto store to look for a cutting compound and polish. The workers at the shop weren't sure what could be used on a wooden guitar body. What kind of product is recommended? Thanks!

[wazkelly]

Meguiars ultimate compound.
I also use Nu Finish as a final stage which makes a huge difference to the shine, swirl or scratch marks and also helps shiny glossy finishes not feel so sticky & grippy.

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[FrankenWashie]

Hi buddy, welcome back. Gotta know what's the cat doing with his head stuck in the middle of a piece of bread???

Wet sanding is when you dip the Wet & Dry sandpaper in water so that it lubricates things and prevents the paper from clogging and wearing out quickly as that is what happens when used dry. Best to add a drop of dish washing detergent (morning fresh, palmolive, etc) as that helps to soften the water, same as conditioner in shampoo for hair.

I would start with 1200 grit, then step up to 1500 and eventually 2000. 1200 can be bought at any large big box hardware store but you will need to go to an auto accessory store for 1500 & 2000....think Autobarn, Bursons, Supercheap, etc.

Its an in-bread cat.

[JohnH]

Meguiars ultimate compound.
I also use Nu Finish as a final stage which makes a huge difference to the shine, swirl or scratch marks and also helps shiny glossy finishes not feel so sticky & grippy.

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Sorry Waz, I think I've asked you this before and have forgotten your answer, but how are you applying the Meguirs? Are you using some kind of buffing tool? Or by hand?

[wazkelly]

Sorry Waz, I think I've asked you this before and have forgotten your answer, but how are you applying the Meguirs? Are you using some kind of buffing tool? Or by hand?

Don't have any buffing tools and applying by hand after doing a thorough wet sand with 1500,2000 then all the micro mesh pads up to 12.000. Once 'as smooth as' after doing all the wet sanding, dry the body and then apply a liberal amount, not too much, of meguiars so that you can get an even spread on surface you are working, then simply rub hard with an open weave cloth (chux) and eventually it goes cloudy as it dries. Next step is to grab a clean microfibre polish cloth (can be bought at Super Cheap) and do your best at buffing by hand. Repeat on the other side and then work your way around the sides and curves.

I have used Brasso a bit in the past but it is very abrasive and burns in really quickly so you need lots of layers to sacrifice if using that stuff. Had a spare bottle of Nu Finish and on the Swampy Tele had a crack with some on it and was blown away with how well it came up that I have used it on the ES1 & MMB4 too.

[DarkMark]

Its an in-bread cat.

Comedy gold right there!

[AlexL]

Meguiars ultimate compound.
I also use Nu Finish as a final stage which makes a huge difference to the shine, swirl or scratch marks and also helps shiny glossy finishes not feel so sticky & grippy.

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Thanks! Appreciated