After the application
Sanded a little to some of the color wood into the CA, once all dry will apply with the shellac
After the application
Sanded a little to some of the color wood into the CA, once all dry will apply with the shellac
Last edited by vivek_rc; 07-03-2022 at 11:19 AM.
That should do it! And requires no trip to the hobby store!
Does it have any kind of applicator? I like the little tubing nozzles you fit on the tip of Zap-type CA bottles. Good control.
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Yes, came with those “whip” applicators, but my gap is pretty big so the normal applicator was ok plus had the tape to protect the outside areaOriginally Posted by McCreed
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Actually [mention]McCreed [/mention] the CA sunk
I’m a bit and had to apply more, and yes the whip attachment makes it much easier!
Once dry have to sand it down, wish me luck ! If anything this project has improved my restoration skills, I keep hacking away at this guitar even after I think it’s finished!
Excellent! I'd leave it 24 hours and see it needs a top-up.
I think once you get more poly or Tru Oil (can't remember) over it, you'd never know it was there.
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Thanks Mcreed, it’s pretty messy now, hopefully can clean it up. Will update on progress.
I should have mentioned this before...
Rather than trying to sand that little filled area with a block or just you fingers, you should use a technique called "strip sanding".
It is a much more targeted approach and significantly minimises sanding areas that don't actually need it. (collateral damage, if you will)
Strip sanding is generally used on open, flat areas, but I believe it could done successfully with an interior corner like a body & heel joint if you got a little creative. Worst case would be sanding each surface separately.
Here is brief guide explaining how to strip sand: STRIP SANDING
Last edited by McCreed; 08-03-2022 at 01:03 PM.
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Thanks Mcreed, will adopt that. Actually saw a youtube video yesterday from Stew Mac on drop filing and they also demonstrated strip sanding to smooth out the finish . now that you mentioned it, will try it out, makes sense for such a job. I think I went a bit too much on the CA. Have a fair bit to scrap off with a razor to level it out before I start to sand it smooth. One corner needs a little topping up of CA. Will post pictures as I start the process.
Hah! I very nearly linked that video in my previous post!Actually saw a youtube video yesterday from Stew Mac on drop filing...
That's my go-to reference when I need to explain either the "razor blade trick" or strip sanding to someone that hasn't done it before.
It saves lots and lots of typing!
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I think it’s come out pretty ok, still need to apply the shellec and some poly. Scraped away the CA with a blade and sanded it. Below are the picks on progress, from original shim
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