Second build! :O

First coat of clear
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psp0nuekwq.jpg

Third coat of clear on the body. Notice the disgusting orange peel. I'll try level it out more and probably wet sand after a few more coats. I'm using rattle cans so this is expected.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psg6tgm6rc.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psaqbgw6mg.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psgmw70p3p.jpg

Although the horns aren't as dark as I would like them to be, I'm quite happy with it so far. And it's impossible to have a dust free finish so I'll have to keep checking for dust nibs and lightly sand them off. I've also come to accept the fact that I can't get a 100% perfect finish with my setup but I've achieved some pretty impressive rattle can jobs in the past.

wow that is looking excellent Simon. Love your drying rack and coat hangers.
What sort of clear coats are you using ?

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

wow that is looking excellent Simon. Love your drying rack and coat hangers.
What sort of clear coats are you using ?

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Haha I've been using the same rack since I started building guitar kits back in 2013. It's wobbly, old and rusty but it still keeps the guitars hanging. Sometimes I do get paranoid the guitars would drop but so far the metal hangers really support the weight well.

I'm using SuperCheapAuto's homebrand acrylic lacquer. I've also been using these for a few years and they're great. Cheap, hardens up well and buffs out nicely. My guitars finished with these are holding up great.

Oh hell naww what's this mess on the floor?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...psgmuacfka.jpg

have you had orange peel on previous builds Simon ? Maybe the coats underneath hadn't fully cured ?

what are the plans on the floor, your next build ?

Oh, hey, what's going on in this thread...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS9k2U-hNl4

Amazing! That finish! The binding! That freakin bass!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

have you had orange peel on previous builds Simon ? Maybe the coats underneath hadn't fully cured ?

what are the plans on the floor, your next build ?

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Yes I've had orange peel in the past. I think it has largely to do with the spraying technique and the rattle cans. It's hard to get an even flow out of them. But I guess they aren't a big deal because I can always level them out later.

The stuff on the floor? ;)

yeah Simon wondered the 100 x A4 sheets stuck together, is that your next build ?

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Originally Posted by pablopepper

Oh, hey, what's going on in this thread...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS9k2U-hNl4

Amazing! That finish! The binding! That freakin bass!!!!!!!

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HAHA! I love that meme!

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

yeah Simon wondered the 100 x A4 sheets stuck together, is that your next build ?

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Maybe ;) Can't wait to start on it after I finish the clear coats.