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What's your recipe?
I tried a myriad of ratios and never achieved anything of equal performance to the real deal.
I started with all equal parts as I had read on the interwebs, which took forever to dry. Then I started experimenting with more poly, less BLO, more turps etc. I even tried a bit of naptha (shellite). In the end I just gave up.
I have since heard of guys adding Japan Dryer, but haven't had the motivation to get into it again.
@McCreed For me it's all equal parts of what is advertised in the photo. Could be something to do with the BLO having secret "added drying agents" dunno. I also used pure gum turps. Is that the same BLO you used mate?
The floor board Tele got some paint today. Going for a rat-rod look so no primer used.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...81668f5a64.jpg
Same brand of poly, BLO was Maxi brand, also "pale" but no mention of drying agents specifically. However it is labelled as "fast drying". And I used mineral turps, which was what I read to use. I have no explanation for lack of success. Since then, I've been successful and content with spraying satin poly on my necks.Quote:
@McCreed For me it's all equal parts of what is advertised in the photo. Could be something to do with the BLO having secret "added drying agents" dunno. I also used pure gum turps. Is that the same BLO you used mate?
If conditions are right and there's no "human error" I can shoot a neck in one day then it's just a matter of waiting for it to completely dry. Last satin poly neck I did, I had it installed on a body after 8 days and it was just fine.
Is that guitar hanging in your padded cell??? :pQuote:
The floor board Tele got some paint today. Going for a rat-rod look so no primer used.
Haha looks like it, hey. Nah the pop up spray tentQuote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
A little blue semi ceruse highlight on the black Tele. Should all settle down nicely under some clear.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...be6ed9c204.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2a9e8322ae.jpg
Ooh, coming together nicely...
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That's very cool BD. The black & blue concept looks great. (you can call it "The Bruiser")
What did you use for the ceruse? Are you planning to apply enough clear to flatten it?
Thanks mate. I used some of the kids paint rubbed across the grain and then wiped off with the grain. Should just be a subtle enough highlight to avoid it being totally BLACK as I've got all black hardware to go on too. I'm not concerned with getting it flat, I'm after a textured finish on this one. There is imperfections already due to using the floor boards and you can see the join lines etc. So I want it kind of ratty and not sterile 100% perfection. Will start the satin poly coats this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
Cheers bloke!Quote:
Originally Posted by dozymuppet