looking good Waz, nice job
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looking good Waz, nice job
I have gone through all the grades of these on the FrankenWashie on Bare timber and even with the Vic ash center section it has pulled up a fantastic shine.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
What did you use for lube for the mesh pads Waz, I'm not far off heading down that road
Hi Dave, just plain water with a few drops of hand dishwashing detergent, not too much or suds go everywhere, but just enough to soften up the water. Similar thing like when women use conditioner on their hair and it seems to help clear the wet paper and mesh pads from the build up of crud.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave.king1
Cheers, Waz
Good one Frankie. Presume you used them wet otherwise they wouldn't have gone the distance.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
@ DrummerDude, Guvna & Stan - thanks for your kind comments and words of encouragement.
Thanks Waz, that's what I figured but thought it best to check
All good Dave. Yesterday's efforts took about 2 hours going from 4000, 6000, 8000 up to 12000 where most time was spent on the lower grade grits. I have used these pads on 5 builds now and the best results seem to be go all out on the one grade of grit until it stops giving up crud and /or milky film of water and feels really glassy smooth to the fingertips. Then go again with then next finest pad and be totally surprised how much they still cut through the surface where at the previous level you may have thought it was good enough. Once you get to 12000 it is insane that there is still some cutting action going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave.king1
No, completely dry. They did fine and I popped them in a tub of water and cleaned them up. They were all good.
Hi Colin, here is a link to The Sand Paper Man where you simply order online..... https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/m...arist-kit.html
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Just another of the many ways they can be used. Very handy to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Good to deal with, postage is horrendous thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Yeah, pretty sad when postage costs more than the product shipped.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave.king1
Just encouraging you to buy more.
And they are out of stock of that one (the guitar kit one) at the moment.
They are actually out stock of a lot of the micromesh range at the moment. The comprehensive kit is nixed as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfactor
Waz, that's a shame about the edges. Always hard to deal with...... keep at it you'll get their eventually! I find TO is quite forgiving, use thin layers and it should build up again nicelyQuote:
Originally Posted by Drummerdude
I like the look of the neck and the body.....like liquid glass. Nice work.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
@ Ponch - at least it is on the back this time and have already got a couple of touch up coats done.
@ Ozzie - yep, the dipped in glass look is why this build has taken so long. Almost there and only the back to finish off.
I may as well give up one of my secrets.....
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Used this stuff after the Meguiars ultimate compound and it brought on even more shine.
Looks amazing Waz. TO is really easy to work with, I am sure it will be a stunner when finished.
rob
Hi Colin, seriously I have lost count of how many coats however around two thirds have been done 50% TO mixed with 50% mineral turps and rubbed in with various wet & dry grits ranging from 1200, 1500 & 2000. All up, almost 40 coats and probably one and a half small bottles of TO. Would have been less if I didn't drop the body on its face a couple of months ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by colin2121
Taking a slightly different approach on latest MMB-4 build where I did 2 coats of TO yesterday and lightly wet sanded them with 1200 earlier tonight and might put another coat on before bed time. Aim to do wet sandings every couple of coats and maybe that will reduce overall number of applications however more of them does provide a lot of depth and hence the glassy appearance.
I'm in the same process and I'll continue until my bottle of TO is empty. I think I have 15 coats done so far so still a lot to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Was doing a bit more polishing tonight and still have just a couple of edges to touch up. So close to the finish line and will see where we are on Sunday before thinking about final assembly.
Smick finish
Looks fantastic waz
Hope to post some better shots tomorrow. The metallic fret board design catches lots of light and trying to capture that in the right light setting.
Thanks Tony.
I owe you big time as without your generous offer this would never have happened.
Cheers, Waz
Nice work Waz looks great
That's one very fine finish.... Glad it's not mine as I be terrified of scratching it ...Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Very nice indeed
very very nice Waz.
Awesome work Waz!
nice one Waz. Are the fingerboard markers stickers ? Looks like it's almost ready to string up and play !
Nice work Waz!
That looks lush Waz, I think you have convinced me to go no pickguard on my semi-scratch
Hey Woks, metallic stickers bought online from USA and sealed under several coats of TO.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
@ Dave, Marcel, Deddy, Ponch, Kick & Andy - thanks for all your encouragement along the journey with this one.
Time for some more photos. Some were taken last night and others early this morning as the sun was just poking up over the horizon....
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Very nice work Waz, you'd have to be happy with that outcome!
that is an awesome finish on that Waz. bravo!