Marcel's RCM-4F (PBG build #3)

[Marcel]

That's right Wokka.

Would have been fine if I had sprayed it. But silly me went and did the wipe on thing and made a sealed in mess.

I can only hope the hardware and the guard hide the worst of it as I'd really love to keep the flame...

[Marcel]

What do the call things like this??? Wabi Sabi ???

[wazkelly]

Is there any type of solvent that could remove the wipe on poly without also removing the maple veneer too?

[Marcel]

Not aware of anything Waz that dissolves a Poly coating. I do know Metho will dissolve Shellac but that's about all.

I might try a dry fit of the hardware and asses how it looks. If it doesn't still look like a disaster then I'll continue, else I might set this build aside and hunt for a new flame Maple top to replace this one after I sand it off.

[wokkaboy]

Marcel, you may be able to carefully sand off the poly without sanding through the veneer and re-stain it. Worth a go if the hardware doesn't hide the lighter areas.

[FrankenWashie]

Oh Firetruck. That's a kick to the unmentionables. The colour was popping quite beautifully too.
I think you are probably best to do the dry fit, then let things sit for a while and mull it over. The solution may present itself.

[Sonic Mountain]

I know its not what you are going for...but I actually quite like it. It might be the photo, but it looks kinda like 'distressed' denim. Faded Levi's are pretty rock and roll....

[Marcel]

Thanks Sonic.... I needed that...

Some dry build photos... there are some shadows from the tree that is out front of my shed that overhangs the trailer where these photos were taken, but the general impression is definitely in there...

I diverted and worked on my partscaster Alder Denim Tele build today thus giving myself the chance to calm down...

[wokkaboy]

Hey Marcel, mock looks good but the white streaks would do my head in. I still think you can carefully wet sand the bulk of the wipe on poly off and see which parts take the stain. If some areas don't take the stain do a bit more wet sanding

[Marcel]

It is a nice thought Wokka, however I seriously doubt I'd have success. The Poly does soak in quite a bit on the first application so it will be quite deep into the flame Maple top. Buy the time I sand enough of the Poly off to even attempt a re-stain I don't think there would be any Maple left.