I recently played a friends guitar that had a really nice feeling satin brown (transparent) finish, I was wondering if leather dye is satin, semi-satin, or gloss
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I recently played a friends guitar that had a really nice feeling satin brown (transparent) finish, I was wondering if leather dye is satin, semi-satin, or gloss
It is a dye, not a finish.
it will just colour the timber not build up a coat.
So that means it will be as smooth as I make it?
As smooth as the timber it is colouring.
Great, thanks!
Or as smooth as whatever is on top of the dye. If you are thinking of trying leather dyes l think Id want to do serious testing on scrap timber first to ensure whatever you put on top is compatible.
Will the leather dye also work on necks?
As long as the leather dyes are water or alcohol based, there's no compatibility issues that I'm aware of. (providing they are thoroughly dry before applying the top coat) The Angelus Leather Dye I have used is alcohol based and I've had no problem with Tru Oil, Polyurethane or Acrylic Lacquer.Quote:
If you are thinking of trying leather dyes l think Id want to do serious testing on scrap timber first to ensure whatever you put on top is compatible.
As long as the neck is made of wood, yes! :pQuote:
Will the leather dye also work on necks?
However, the type of timber can effect how well a dye (or stain) works. For example mahogany takes dye/stain differently than maple because it's a much more open pore timber, but Maple can absolutely be dyed. It just doesn't suck it up as much as hog and can be more susceptible to blotching.
There are, though, I think such things as oil based or oil and alcohol based leather dyes, which I would want to test carefully.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
Do I have to have a top coat if I use this stuff on mahogany?
https://www.shoeproductsaustralia.co...er-dye/ANGLDYE
Dye is not a finish, all it does is colour the timber.
It does not seal it.
It does not protect it.
It can't be buffed or polished to a shine. (if you want that)
It is the same as leaving it as bare wood.
So... Yes?
It is the same as leaving it as bare wood.
You will always need some kind of protective finish on a guitar (or anything else wood), and the nature of how guitars are used means you are best off with a hard surface you can just wipe off sweat, grime etc. If for instance you used wax polish to protect the wood you'd soon end up with 'orrible buildups of gunge all round the pickups and other hardware. As Cliff says the dye will not work as a protective coat.
I'm not clear why you are so keen on using leather dye. You can be fairly confident that's not the reason for the nice satin finish on your friends guitar.
I keep coming back to the leather dye because that was the result of my first dye question.
It's ok, I've found a solution.
Thanks, everyone for your help.