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    Many Thanks WeirdBits

    Many Thanks WeirdBits
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    TL wiring issue HELP It's been months since I...

    TL wiring issue HELP
    It's been months since I worked on the kit but I finally got back to it today
    Watched the PB wiring video, but it is still not clear when wiring the jack
    I've got two wires, a...
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    So after I began the spraying of my body, Pit...

    So after I began the spraying of my body, Pit Bull advised me that they wanted to replace my neck due to a fret issue.
    I've just removed the tape from the neck pocket and the new neck is a little...
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    37756 Once I've sanded the neck and fretboard, I...

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    Once I've sanded the neck and fretboard, I have discovered that a slot where the fret was inserted is open.
    Should I use wood filler here?
    It is obviously a very small opening
    There is also...
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    Thanks Simon, You've sold me on the non-use of...

    Thanks Simon,
    You've sold me on the non-use of my Dremel, I just watched a You Tube Vid of a Luthier endorsing it's use for polishing but I guess he forgets his level of expertise eclipses a novice!...
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    Received my new neck this week (the first one had...

    Received my new neck this week (the first one had a dud short fret) so I have just finished leveling and crowning the frets.
    Next I will polish them, I have read that using a Dremmel is ideal with a...
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    You are absolutely right Simon I found this out...

    You are absolutely right Simon
    I found this out the hard way when I tried to sand a bubble and the solvent appeared to burn through all paint layers
    Anyway I have finished all the spraying now and...
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    With low expectations I commenced the clear coat...

    With low expectations I commenced the clear coat and it surprisingly has improved the average paint job immeasurably
    Unfortunately I am now contending with paint runs/drips from the clear
    Should i...
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    Yeah, I was trying to go as slow as possible and...

    Yeah, I was trying to go as slow as possible and create as wet a pass as I could without creating drip
    Everything I read says 10-12" but as I said it's highly likely my technique was flawed
    Paint...
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    Unfortunately I've depleted my paint and am not...

    Unfortunately I've depleted my paint and am not keen to invest in another $60 can unless I can guarantee a better result
    You may be correct on my technique, I'm not sure
    I thought I was very...
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    Thanks McCreed, It's non-metallic There's only a...

    Thanks McCreed, It's non-metallic
    There's only a few high point drips
    That's a great relief to know I can sand, as I am hoping it will reduce the dull streaking in the paint before clear coat
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    My colour coats are done, but it is looking like...

    My colour coats are done, but it is looking like a bit of a failure!
    Followed the process from Phrozen, but as warned, this is not easy for the unskilled!
    Got some drips and there is some dull...
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    Well, this is a challenging process! Got some...

    Well, this is a challenging process!
    Got some sanding matte black spray and and followed the instructions I'd been given
    I think I applied a bit too much black, and took a fair amount of primer...
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    Thanks all for your great advice I will get a...

    Thanks all for your great advice
    I will get a can of acrylic colour late this week and dust coat it as prescribed and then sand back 240/320/400 very lightly avoiding the edges before going to...
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    Well, like many newbies before me my sanding of...

    Well, like many newbies before me my sanding of the primer gave me a bit of a setback!
    I sanded with 240 very, very lightly and the front and back were going well but got through the paint on the...
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    They were very small dings I got some wood...

    They were very small dings
    I got some wood filler which helped but after a sand back and respray of primer they are still slightly visible
    There are only 3 and none are on the front.
    I don't want...
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    37607 Primer went down ok, but definitely...

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    Primer went down ok, but definitely shows up the imperfections that were previously not visible
    Phrozen suggests spraying a dust cover of a random colour and then sand back to primer before...
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    Here's another question - is it ok to (or should...

    Here's another question - is it ok to (or should you) use wax & grease remover before spraying primer?
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    Thanks for the response McCreed, I did actually...

    Thanks for the response McCreed, I did actually send a photo to Adam and expect to hear back tomorrow from him
    I have avoided work on the neck in anticipation of its review.
    So back to sanding
    I...
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    37602 I'm trying to upload a photo of my fret...

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    I'm trying to upload a photo of my fret issue but am having issues
    Might need advice on this too, wow am I needy?
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    First build TL-1 Here we go!

    Hi Guys,
    The kit finally arrived (Aust Post are miles behind in Melbourne)
    Did the stocktake of parts and tried a test assembly only to discover I'm missing the neck pick up -whoops!
    E-mail sent...
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    From what I have researched, I intended to use...

    From what I have researched, I intended to use primer, then base coat followed by clear coat.
    Hopefully this is the correct process, of course with appropriate sanding between costs of colour and...
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    Ford Teal looks a bit more blue than green but...

    Ford Teal looks a bit more blue than green but can't be sure with only an image on a monitor to compare with.
    I used to be in printing and graphic art as well so I know the limitations of matching...
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    Thanks, this is a great supportive community...

    Thanks, this is a great supportive community
    Appreciate all the advice from everyone
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    Hi Simon, I actually did e-mail them so...

    Hi Simon,
    I actually did e-mail them so hopefully get an answer on Monday
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