Andy40's TLA-1R Build

[nitroburner1000]

Hi guys,

I thought I would mention that I wasn't entirely happy with my efforts on the final coats. It ended up a bit thin to polish it properly. I'm currently laying down 3 more final coats on the body and the neck to give me a but of a buffer to get her to shine with some micromesh etc. I haven't bothered to post photos as its all just much of the same.

Hi mate, just been reading your diary. Just wanted to say with all the setbacks youve have youve recovered admirably, and i think anyone would be proud to own your guitar, it looks awesome.

[wokkaboy]

No worries thanks for the update Andy. Worth putting in the yards until you are happy. Look forward to the final coats

[Andy40]

Thanks Wokks and Nitro, yeah I rushed my first build, and even though I love that guitar to death, I swore I'd never rush another one.

[gavinturner]

Aww man, that preview looks too cool. Let's see some more of this beauty!

cheers,
Gav.

[Andy40]

Thanks Gav.

Ok, This was the last final dry coat, put another on since then...sorry its just more of the same right now. Its pretty schinie even though no polishing has occurred.

[gavinturner]

Wow, looking great!

cheers,
Gav.

[Andy40]

Stuffed one of the last final coats again wasn't thin enough. light sand wet 1200 girt flattened her out again, testing out an amended version of my thin coat method. Will keep ya'll updated.

[wazkelly]

I feel your pain as having similar finishing issues on my fretless neck.....just when you think it is done and going through all the grit levels only to ever so slightly go through too much of the finish thus requiring a touch up or even another couple of coats. Is the chillier weather having any effect?

[Andy40]

I feel your pain as having similar finishing issues on my fretless neck.....just when you think it is done and going through all the grit levels only to ever so slightly go through too much of the finish thus requiring a touch up or even another couple of coats. Is the chillier weather having any effect?

Yeah it has Waz. There was a period, you may recall I think in April/May where we had warm dry weather. It was magic with the DT, I could do no wrong , but since it got "cold" (for Queenslandites only) it takes a little more time to cure and is less forgiving if you put too much on. I was also having trouble with "runs" when I wiped with the cloth with the grain as my fingertips are uneven. I now wrap the cloth over the end of a small eraser which creates a flat even surface to wipe with. I think again I may have it cracked.

PS finally at the end of your OS final coat....its all on my Tele body

[wazkelly]

Cheers mate. Was there much of a tint in the OS Final Coat or was it clear as I couldn't pick any difference or maybe it was that long ago that I can't remember?

Colder weather has it's challenges just like the heat & humidity in the height of summer too. Trying finish off my fretless neck project and almost get there on many occasions only to find a tiny spot where a final wet sanding had just gone through and lost count of how many touch ups and full re-applications of the CA glue used to finish it off. Not the most forgiving stuff I have ever used and hopefully will have that job nailed by the end of this weekend.

No matter what product we use for finish the common factor seems to be lots of patience is required between each layer and even more time before attempting final sanding and polishing, even more so as the temperature drops.