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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DJP View Post
    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.
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    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 !

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