SG-2 by Nitroburner1000

**FredA** · 26-10-2016, 05:36 PM

Green shed don't sell it. They have the Feast & Watson version which I tried with good results on my red plywood strat. But it's oil based so gives a slight yellow tint. I was keen to try the Minwax water based one.

Masters is just to far from me...

**wokkaboy** · 26-10-2016, 05:43 PM

no worries Fred, well Nitro may see your query and help you. I've never used it. Otherwise try any other local hardware or maybe a larger paint shop

**andrewdosborne** · 26-10-2016, 06:38 PM

I think I scored some Minwax (some time ago) in my local Bunnings. Rusty tin (ok inside), on sale as it looked like it had been on the shelf for ever

**WeirdBits** · 26-10-2016, 07:25 PM

Minwax Wipe-On Poly has both Oil and Water based versions. The place I used to get it from no longer carry it, but try: Where to buy...

**FredA** · 27-10-2016, 05:28 AM

No worries. Thanks heaps for these links! I'm going to check these out!

**nitroburner1000** · 27-10-2016, 04:15 PM

NEXT STEP..
The veneer had a few ripples in it so my bro in law said to use a damp cloth over the top and use a steam iron to flatten them out, he said i can do that because i used a water based glue.
It worked a treat. because i didnt have many clamps i screwed some timbers to the roof of the shed, cut timbers and after putting a piece of melamine over the top, used the timber as braces.

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After all was dry i checked the surface, some small cracks had appeared and the middle join was slightly opened. I used superglue and some walnut dust to fill the middle join.

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**nitroburner1000** · 27-10-2016, 04:22 PM

With this guitar i want it to retain all the grain features, cracks, dents and undulations but at the same time look flat and smooth. To do this i looked round for a clear grain filler and found one from America but i got it from an Australian supplier.

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Its crystal clear, non toxic, water based and can be sanded in a few hours after application. You can then put any product over the top. Water based clears, Thinners based, nitro, 1k or 2K, poly or turps based.