DJP Build No2. LP-1S

[nitroburner1000]

Argh. Help !
Geez one of the pieces of info I had was you could use nitro over Dingotone, but not Poly.
I have attempted to sand back - but I see I am an now starting to go through the veneer at edge-so its paper thin. Luckilly the thin edge is not visible at moment.
Really not sure what to do..
The nitro went on back of headstock just fine - looks great.
Maybe its the maple veneer. Its smooth as now though!
The Nitro definitely "stuck" ...it was just the orange peel texture on the surface.
Maybe I Should just put the Decal on now that it is smooth, and try to build up enough coats- enough to be able to sand back any surface texture without damaging the decal etc.
Really don't know what to do.

You could always give the headstock a wipe over with metho or thinners to get rid of any oil residue, then when dry a very, very thin test coat of nitro to seal it. check for any reaction. If not leave for a day then another very thin coat of nitro. let dry then sand with 600 grit very very lightly. Put about 4-5 thin coats on if no reaction, lightly sanding between coats. Then try decal when very dry, about 3-4 days, again with very thin coats. the orange peel effect is usually from a too heavy coat.
Hope this helps.

[DJP]

Thanks. All advice is gratefully received.
That sounds a good idea.
i have just sanded back quite a lot.
Odd thing is - last time, I actually managed poly over Dingo tone and got a great headstock finish.
It wasn't so good on the back of the neck- but when i sanded it back slightly - I got the loveliest silky finish ! I guess sometimes things that shouldn't work do !

[DJP]

Cleaned headstock face with metho after that sand. Applied three very light mists at 10.minute spacings. Looking much better. Seems very smooth. I have also sprayed with the headstock face vertical this time. Previously the the headstock face was lying flat on a table ie I was spraying onto a horizontal surface I think vertical may help. Not sure. Also, I suspect my original idea of a light mist / light dry coat was actually an over heavy wet coat ! I will leave for 24 hours now and try another light coat tomorrow. Do not want to end ip having to sand too much because the veneer is so thin at the edges -so probably better to take it really slow.

[nitroburner1000]

Cleaned headstock face with metho after that sand. Applied three very light mists at 10.minute spacings. Looking much better. Seems very smooth. I have also sprayed with the headstock face vertical this time. Previously the the headstock face was lying flat on a table ie I was spraying onto a horizontal surface I think vertical may help. Not sure. Also, I suspect my original idea of a light mist / light dry coat was actually an over heavy wet coat ! I will leave for 24 hours now and try another light coat tomorrow. Do not want to end ip having to sand too much because the veneer is so thin at the edges -so probably better to take it really slow.

Looks like your well under control, good save DJP

[DJP]

Phew ....
Relieved. 9 coats. Flat. Shiny. Decal buried with no lines. Just need to let cure and give a final polish. Only casuality was my Gibson style "Le Spalt Custom Built" Decal which I managed to tear when trying to place. Bugger.

[Andy40]

Bugger, but the other one looks sweet. Love the flame to that

[gavinturner]

Looks great, love the logo. Good save!

cheers,
Gav.

[DJP]

Thanks Gavin. I get the decals from Rothko and Frost in UK - bit pricey, but do seem very good quality. This one seems to have disappeared into the nitro lacquer very nicely indeed. Its a shame I was so clumsy with the other one - If I had shown a little more patience it would have helped me. Once I got the metho out and cleaned the surface I was able to apply the next decal properly. Got to say, all the tips and encouragement provided by folks on the forum are really good.

[wokkaboy]

headstock and logo look tops DJP, well done. Got to love the spalt and flame in the veneer !

[DJP]

21 days to cure and a damn good polish with Meguars after a quick once over with 1200 grit. Nice and shiny.
Cant wait to get the Meguars on my body.