Les Paul build -Hugh

[wokkaboy]

Ponch you may have to auction the Kwaka to fund all these future projects hahah

[stan]

its just not fair that someones first build looks this good, nice work Hugh

[Hugh]

Hugh the tru oil can go over any stain colour. I presume you are asking questions do you want a higher gloss than the DT clear ?
There's a chance the TO may go yellow over time, I have some builds about 3 years old with TO and they look the same as they did day 1.
Generally it the colour will go slightly yellow with a few coats of TO but will look great on your LP

Wokkaboy, I guess I'm just trying to work out what the best options for finishing off the guitar are. I'm pretty happy with how the DT finishing coat is turning out to be honest, but just wondered whether it would be better or even necessary to finish with tru-oil?? Just garnering some info really...
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it.

[Hugh]

Another layer (possilble the last..) of neck finishing coat to the headstock/neck.
Unfortunately couldn't seem to get a good focused pics today, it was very sunny out and I reckon there was too many refective light sources? ...once i moved to the shade the pics were a littke better though..
I'll try taking a few pics inside when I get the chance..

[tonyw]

Lovely work mate, that headstock grew on me, looks good and the finish is tops

[Hugh]

Lovely work mate, that headstock grew on me, looks good and the finish is tops

Thanks Tony, Yeah.. it looks a little uninspiring in these pics but I promise the headstock design looks much more effective in the 'flesh'. Believe me, I wouldn't be satisfied with it if it didn't look ok mate..

[Hugh]

Ok, I need some advise.. Some motling or spotting has developed in the finish.. I'm not sure exactly what it is.. whether it's something in the air thats settled on the wet finish or whether it's fibres from the cloths I used to stain it?? It had been humid here of late? Could that have an effect maybe??
Or something I've done in the Preperation/satining process??
Anyway.. HELP!!! haha... What do I do??

[stan]

Looking good Hugh

Not sure about the finish, but humidity always seems to cause havoc with most finishes.
Perhaps a gentle sand and reapplication?

[Hugh]

A closer look.. What do you think guys?

[wokkaboy]

Hi Hugh, so that's the clear coat ? I'd rub it with fine steel wool (if it's been at least 3 days since the last coat) and re-apply. If you can find out what the humidity is probably not worth putting on a coat if it's around 70% or higher.
Also try using a lint free cloth to apply it. Lower grade rags/Tshirts I'd say some is coming off the rag and sticking to the finish