T-bird's TLA-1R Ash Tele

[Thunderbird]

A day out at Bunnings for supplies.

[Andyxlh]

You will need some sanding sealer too. Ash has a very deep grain and your gloss topcoat will look pretty lumpy without it.
The rustoleum takes ages to go off, be prepared for a wait. It will stick to rubber until it is fully cured, a matter or weeks.
The clear topcoat you have there doesn't get a great wrap, but you probably won't need it anyway as the gloss level will be nice on the colour coat anyway. I used it once and it didn't go off very nicely, stayed a bit tacky for far too long and didn't have the resilience of the colour coat.
Give the rustoleum enough time, you will get a good hardwearing finish.
If you are going to the big green shed, I'd use the Cabots clear on the neck. This one... the satin is lovely on necks.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-...rosol_p1572096

[cork sniffer]

If you are going to the big green shed, I'd use the Cabots clear on the neck.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-...rosol_p1572096

Agree, My first time with poly was on the recently finished resonator kit, I'm now a convert for the above link.

[Andyxlh]

Agree, My first time with poly was on the recently finished resonator kit, I'm now a convert for the above link.

Thank you sir, that guitar looks unreal u just finished!

Btw you should only need one colour can for the body, swap it out for the white undercoat they make which will help fill the grain as well.

[Thunderbird]

You will need some sanding sealer too. Ash has a very deep grain and your gloss topcoat will look pretty lumpy without it.
The rustoleum takes ages to go off, be prepared for a wait. It will stick to rubber until it is fully cured, a matter or weeks.
The clear topcoat you have there doesn't get a great wrap, but you probably won't need it anyway as the gloss level will be nice on the colour coat anyway. I used it once and it didn't go off very nicely, stayed a bit tacky for far too long and didn't have the resilience of the colour coat.
Give the rustoleum enough time, you will get a good hardwearing finish.
If you are going to the big green shed, I'd use the Cabots clear on the neck. This one... the satin is lovely on necks.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-...rosol_p1572096

Thanks for the warning, Andy, I knew I would forget something.

[wazkelly]

Changed your mind on staining?
Hope it works out good for you as it is only as good as the prep once you start with solid colours.

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[Thunderbird]

Changed your mind on staining?
Hope it works out good for you as it is only as good as the prep once you start with solid colours.

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Yeah, Waz, once I got to the paint dept, I lost heart. I will take my time with the prep work, no hurry.

[wazkelly]

Looks like an aqua or turquoise colour?

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[Thunderbird]

Ocean mist

[Sonic Mountain]

Exact same products I used on the shoegazer. I've used that rustoleum clear on a few necks now and I like it. As others have mentioned it takes a long time to go off properly, but once its properly dry its very durable. I have not had any sticking to foam issues, but it certainly does seem to happen.