Update: I sanded back the headstock to get the clear flat on top of the decal. I ended up sanding through to the decal. So now I have taken it right off and I am back to base coating. I might do away with the decal. Black does not look ideal - I would prefer a creamy white - but that is not easy with waterslide decals. Anyone got any suggestions here?
The body came up well. Overall it looks flat, reflects well and looks good. However there are several imperfections and if you look close you can see scratched, pin holes and the grain pushing through yet again. I don't mind the grain though. You have to look close to see it and it reminds you of what is underneath. The finish feels super smooth after polishing.
Here is the body before polishing. You can see plenty of orange peel and grain showing through.
This is an overall shot after polish. Looks fine I think.
Here are a few imperfections. I don't want to try to W&D them out because I am worried I will go through the clear. Besides you have to look close to notice them.
These marks are interesting. I put the body down on a the cardboard box it came in. Even though it had been several days since clearing, the paint was still soft enough to make a mark. Even though the clear is blocked flat and polished the mark still shows, so it must be in the colour coat. I don't mind it though.
And here you can see the grain showing through. I left it for about 5 days before sanding. After sanding it was perfectly flat and since then the grain has pushed through a bit. Again I don't mind it because you have to look close to see it, and it reminds me that it is wood underneath.
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