EX-5 Build Diary - My First Build Bridge Pilot Hole Question

[JohnH]

I haven’t used sanding sealer before, but my understanding is it will come off and leave just the pores filled and level with the surface. Some one will correct me if I’m wrong.

That's my understanding too - I only used it once before on a table I re-finished, and I sanded it right back to wood. It came out really well.

[MusicStudent1]

That's my understanding too - I only used it once before on a table I re-finished, and I sanded it right back to wood. It came out really well.

I'm sure the sealer is working as intended. I sanded it this morning with 320 grit, wiped it down with mineral spirits and finally have the 1st primer coat on! Finally, some progress!

I used Krylon white flat spray primer. That stuff is good. I intend to sand probably over 50% of it off before the first color coat.

[MusicStudent1]

I primed the body and neck this weekend. It turns out, I used the wrong primer so now I am stuck with acrylic Krylon. My primer isn't compatible with the nitro lacquer I'd intended on using so different paint was bought today. I did sand the body very smooth with 320 grit paper:



I found that mineral spirits melts my new primer so the wiping with mineral spirits phase is over. I live in Houston, Texas and sprayed outside today and got a pretty bad orange peel in spots due to the humidity. I think some rough spots are maybe not orange peel but raised wood grain because they're in areas where I sanded the primer down to bare wood. Since I'm not using explosive nitro anymore, the next coat will be in my paint booth in the garage. I'll be wearing my paint mask with the filters.


These photos are deceptive....the body looks bad. I am disappointed.



I'm going to let it cure for 72 hours, sand smooth, and wait for drier weather. Then, I'm probably going to recoat using a fresh can of paint in my little garage paint booth.



I'm a little disappointed but I know this can be fixed. Wet sanding, re spraying, clear coating....I'm looking forward to the part where I break out the screwdrivers and soldering iron!