Quote Originally Posted by Raven View Post
Following the instructions provided I put multiple coats of Dingotone top coat on a guitar about 5.5 years ago and it still hasn't cured. Can someone please suggest something (drying agent ?) that might trigger curing or alternatively can you suggest something (e.g. Acetone ?) that will take off the top coat without destroying the underlying stain job. I am really over this and the lack of response I got to this same question 5 years ago.
Hi Raven.
As mentioned in post #2 on this thread, I had a similar problem with my FVB-4 build. I gave up waiting after about 2 months, and then coated the body and neck with Tru-oil. I'm not sure if I was just lucky, or that the Tru-oil is compatible with the DT.

NOTE: I was never sure if the DT had not cured, or if it just felt tacky with my touch. Either way, it did not feel good! And I have not used DT since.

I have heard that Shellac will (should!!) be compatible with most finishes. I think some people will use it between non compatible coats! Maybe you could try adding a few coats, and then add some other finishing coats.

My 2 cent worth:
Try it. If it cures (and does not react) - then great. If it does not work - then you will have to sand it back completely and start again. I think it is worth a shot.

Hopefully some others can offer more advice!