GST-1 second build

[JohnH]

Looks ace!

[FCD]

Hi All,

After having a look at finish options for my body I have come across this product. This will be the first time that I am using a spray can and obviously there will be a learning curve. However, does anyone have a method that works for them when applying this or similar product? Or is there a comprehensive post detailing a method?

[phrozin]

Hi All,

After having a look at finish options for my body I have come across this product. This will be the first time that I am using a spray can and obviously there will be a learning curve. However, does anyone have a method that works for them when applying this or similar product? Or is there a comprehensive post detailing a method?

Hi their mate that will work fine I did a walk through how to do an acrylic lacquer finish you can find it in the link with some advice what to do from start to finish with a spray can over paint, dyes, stains or plain old clear over just wood page 4



https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...hlight=Phrozin

[FCD]

Thanks for the share on your method Phrozin. Do you do all 15 coats in day?

Is this the standard amount the most people use here?

[phrozin]

Thanks for the share on your method Phrozin. Do you do all 15 coats in day?

Is this the standard amount the most people use here?

You can if the weathers warm I usually do but it's really up to what you feel comfortable doing, just remember to allow for Flash off between your coats just take your time its not a race you should end up with a decent axe, have a bit of a look through I usually post what I did for different ones, I don't post much so if you get stuck or need to know something just pm me and ill try help you out 😎

[RocknRolf]

Hey FCD,
I believe it was Sonic who advised me to get this product, haven't started with the clear coat yet. I read different stories about the how to apply everywhere. I think I am going with applying thin coats twice a day and a light sand after coats, but this can all change if it does not go to plan :-).

[FCD]

Hi All,

Completed the fret level on my neck today. Might need to have a bit of a redo as I am not 100% happy with the outcome. Frets all over the place so I actually had some that flattened out fairly badly and dont know if I have them in a nice enough dome. Anyway will mull it over and may even see how it plays and do a redo after the guitar is together.

[RocknRolf]

I think I am going with applying thin coats twice a day and a light sand after coats, but this can all change if it does not go to plan :-).

Update:
Went with ca. 7 applications, where I went over the guitar twice. Sprayed the sides first, then had one side facing up gave that a coat. waited for about 15mins, turned her around and gave the otherside a coat. Repeated this every 1/2 hr to hour till I had about 7 coats.
I lightly sanded (400 grit) the headstock back yesterday, before giving it another couple of coats and the result is already stunning! For the body I need another can, haha.

[McCreed]

FCD,
re: Septone Ac Laq, that is my my preferred rattle can clear coat (I think Sonic Mountain's also).

I like it better than the Duplicoclor clear, but the Duplicolor base coats are fine IME.

[phrozin]

FCD,
re: Septone Ac Laq, that is my my preferred rattle can clear coat (I think Sonic Mountain's also).

I like it better than the Duplicoclor clear, but the Duplicolor base coats are fine IME.

I use sca clear $11.99 have used it on every build I use a can the thing I really like is its cheap and doesn't bleach out, theres no real difference between them don't get caught up in brand crap all rattle cans use a retarder in them so there going to shine good out of the can, of course the best is with a gun and a medium to slow thinner is best but none are any different after the cut and polish I'm surprised Phil would say that but your welcome to see how mine turned out

I'm currently doing some stuff in .008 and .015 blue candy and candy apple red flake and candy apple powder to make up concentrate and red, blue and silver pearl powders and it's expensive stuff wasting it isn't an option and using sca clear as the medium its what I think about there branded paints 😁



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