SG-2 by Nitroburner1000

**andrewdosborne** · 26-10-2016, 05:38 PM

I think I scored some Minwax (some time ago) in my local Bunnings. Rusty tin (ok inside), on sale as it looked like it had been on the shelf for ever

**WeirdBits** · 26-10-2016, 06:25 PM

Minwax Wipe-On Poly has both Oil and Water based versions. The place I used to get it from no longer carry it, but try: Where to buy...

**nitroburner1000** · 26-10-2016, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by FredA

Cheers. Where do you get Minwax from? I've been wanting to try it out and can't seem to find it...

I got it from masters, but its closing down now, mine is the oil based version, it comes up great.

**nitroburner1000** · 26-10-2016, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by FredA

Very nice!
I was looking for a nice veneer for my SG but haven't found anything as nice as this yet... maybe I should look harder!

Ok, i asked my relly but he is shutting up shop due to ill health sadly, im very upset. Did a quick search online for you and found this australian site. They have heaps of good veneers for a reasonable price, give em a go....

http://au.xxl-sale.com/search/?q=Ven...FYNjvAodlF0L1Q

And heres a link to the Minwax water based wipe on poly, you order it and pick it up at your local woolies store.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Minwax-Wa...WOwOoz48epRazg

**FredA** · 27-10-2016, 04:28 AM

No worries. Thanks heaps for these links! I'm going to check these out!

**nitroburner1000** · 27-10-2016, 03:15 PM

NEXT STEP..
The veneer had a few ripples in it so my bro in law said to use a damp cloth over the top and use a steam iron to flatten them out, he said i can do that because i used a water based glue.
It worked a treat. because i didnt have many clamps i screwed some timbers to the roof of the shed, cut timbers and after putting a piece of melamine over the top, used the timber as braces.

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After all was dry i checked the surface, some small cracks had appeared and the middle join was slightly opened. I used superglue and some walnut dust to fill the middle join.

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**nitroburner1000** · 27-10-2016, 03:22 PM

With this guitar i want it to retain all the grain features, cracks, dents and undulations but at the same time look flat and smooth. To do this i looked round for a clear grain filler and found one from America but i got it from an Australian supplier.

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Its crystal clear, non toxic, water based and can be sanded in a few hours after application. You can then put any product over the top. Water based clears, Thinners based, nitro, 1k or 2K, poly or turps based.