Non-PBG RBX Style Bass Guitar Kit RBX-20 from DIY Guitars

[wazkelly]

Hi mate, 2000 can cut more than what most folks realise, just need to check your work after every 2-3 sweeps and then rinse off the paper for the next couple of passes over the build. Very light touch with lots of lubricant (water) is all that you need and once it feels glassy smooth time to move onto micro mesh pads and repeat this process as you move on up through the finer grades to 12,000 grit.

If you have already taken too much off that could be due to last few coats not being left long enough to cure or a more vigorous sanding action with minimal water. Either way you may need to add back some more top coats to help bring home that shiny finish you are chasing.

Cheers, Waz

[Alkay]

Hi mate, 2000 can cut more than what most folks realise, just need to check your work after every 2-3 sweeps and then rinse off the paper for the next couple of passes over the build. Very light touch with lots of lubricant (water) is all that you need and once it feels glassy smooth time to move onto micro mesh pads and repeat this process as you move on up through the finer grades to 12,000 grit.

If you have already taken too much off that could be due to last few coats not being left long enough to cure or a more vigorous sanding action with minimal water. Either way you may need to add back some more top coats to help bring home that shiny finish you are chasing.

Cheers, Waz

Thanks Waz,

Maybe I wasn't using enough lubricant. I thought it was wet enough but obviously not. After a few days it doesn't look that bad so I'll try rinsing after 2-3 sweeps as you said and not be so heavy handed and work my way up to the micro mesh. It's in the cutaway and barely visible so I'm happy to keep going. It's got enough coats on it... I think like 8 of poly. I thought I gave it plenty of time to dry so that could be a factor because it's not as warm here as Queensland but you do have humidity. I have left it alone for quite a few days since doing that last wet sand so should be ok to do a test run tonight. I'll see how I go.

Cheers,

Alkay.