My first LP 1M

Hi guys!

I have already develop some GAS and bought a second kit while I wait for the clear coat on my first kit to cure.
I pick a LP 1M and I am trying to stain it in red whit DT.

I've just finished to apply the black ink on the top to pop up the flames. Is it ok or should I sand it more? What about that shiny spot in the middle of the guitar?
I've sanded it down whit 320 grid but I didn't sand it too much because I was scared to go trough the thin cap.

I've got also some spot of glue (I guess) on the edges of the body. The spots look like to be deep into the wood...
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Hi Ganna. Looking good but you need to sand more black ink so only the flames are popping. I'd try some goof off to try and remove the glue. Then a light 320 grit and apply the stain

Hi wokka! So I need to go on sanding the top with the 320? How I know if I sand too much thru the cap?
I post a picture of the glue spot.
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Hi Ganna if you didn't do any pre sanding before the black ink you should be ok. Concentrate on removing the glue marks first. Then a light sand of 320. Just need to remove a bit more black ink

ok Wokka. Thanks!

Hi Ganna, if you used just ink try wiping a damp but not too wet rag over the top to soak up and take out as much of the black as possible. This will save having to sand the top and reduce risk of sanding through the thin cap. May need to do this a few times but if you wet it too much the thin veneer may bubble or do other crazy things, so easy does it over a few days until you get it where you want things to be.

OK guys, I've stained the guitar in red and I like the way it looks, the only problem is the crack that I have at the back of the guitar. I used grain filler before staining ad it feels smooth but it is still visible. Any suggestion on how to fix it?
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