If you use a finishing oil, then you are almost back to the first scenario.
Reading the instructions on one supplier's web site for mixing the powder with epoxy, you need at least 55% powder to get a good silver finish. You can always try mixing it with a finishing oil, but use the minimum amount of oil necessary to get a useable mix and always try it out on some scrap wood first.
ok... managed to resolve. unfortunately the silver wax solution didn't work for me. looked lovely until I top coated. The solvents in the lacquer etc dissolved the silver.
Solution - Silver acrylic paint, rubbed into black painted body.. Same process. rub on let it dry and rub off with very fine wool and a slightly damp cloth.
after a day or two to dry.
top coat of gloss to protect whilst I'm finishing off.
ill start on the neck shaping now whilst I'm waiting for my pick guard material and black Wilkinson bridge.
Looks good. I'm glad you got the result you wanted.
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Hah... why didn't I think of that!
Good result, and the solution sounds so bleeding obvious now...
I remember seeing silver acrylic paint being used this way (on another forum???) before. Look forward to seeing the rest of the process.
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almost there. Xmas really slowed down progress as i was waiting for delivery of parts.
i now need a 12mm drill for the pickguard to resize the whole for the3 way switch and to finalise my wiring.
bit of a spit and polish and it should be finished..
already starting to think of the next one. argghhhh
Looking good. And I only just noticed the comfort contour. Very nice.
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Ozgordy. Im dieing to see how this turned out mate!!!!
Hows your progress?
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