Second build! :O

[SIMpleONe89]

First coat of clear


Third coat of clear on the body. Notice the disgusting orange peel. I'll try level it out more and probably wet sand after a few more coats. I'm using rattle cans so this is expected.




Although the horns aren't as dark as I would like them to be, I'm quite happy with it so far. And it's impossible to have a dust free finish so I'll have to keep checking for dust nibs and lightly sand them off. I've also come to accept the fact that I can't get a 100% perfect finish with my setup but I've achieved some pretty impressive rattle can jobs in the past.

[wokkaboy]

wow that is looking excellent Simon. Love your drying rack and coat hangers.
What sort of clear coats are you using ?

[SIMpleONe89]

wow that is looking excellent Simon. Love your drying rack and coat hangers.
What sort of clear coats are you using ?

Haha I've been using the same rack since I started building guitar kits back in 2013. It's wobbly, old and rusty but it still keeps the guitars hanging. Sometimes I do get paranoid the guitars would drop but so far the metal hangers really support the weight well.

I'm using SuperCheapAuto's homebrand acrylic lacquer. I've also been using these for a few years and they're great. Cheap, hardens up well and buffs out nicely. My guitars finished with these are holding up great.

[SIMpleONe89]

Oh hell naww what's this mess on the floor?

[wokkaboy]

have you had orange peel on previous builds Simon ? Maybe the coats underneath hadn't fully cured ?

what are the plans on the floor, your next build ?

[pablopepper]

Oh, hey, what's going on in this thread...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS9k2U-hNl4

Amazing! That finish! The binding! That freakin bass!!!!!!!

[SIMpleONe89]

have you had orange peel on previous builds Simon ? Maybe the coats underneath hadn't fully cured ?

what are the plans on the floor, your next build ?

Yes I've had orange peel in the past. I think it has largely to do with the spraying technique and the rattle cans. It's hard to get an even flow out of them. But I guess they aren't a big deal because I can always level them out later.

The stuff on the floor?

[wokkaboy]

yeah Simon wondered the 100 x A4 sheets stuck together, is that your next build ?

[SIMpleONe89]

Oh, hey, what's going on in this thread...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS9k2U-hNl4

Amazing! That finish! The binding! That freakin bass!!!!!!!

HAHA! I love that meme!

[SIMpleONe89]

yeah Simon wondered the 100 x A4 sheets stuck together, is that your next build ?

Maybe Can't wait to start on it after I finish the clear coats.