Questions about Satin Black finishes

[stan]

Hi Team,

I am currently in the middle of my lefty LP kit.
I am going for a satin black finish on back, sides and neck /headstock.

I have a few questions:

Do you clearcoat satin black with a satin clear, or just use plenty of coats?

How do you get the tiny blemishes and dust particles off? With a gloss finish you can polish etc to obtain an immaculate finish - can't do this with satin, or it won't be satin...

Oh, and pics up soon

[jarrod]

Hey Stan,
well some interesting questions there.
firstly yes you would want to purchase a matt finish clear coat. And secondly when it comes to satin clear you kind of have to just get it right, as you say any dust particles must be taken of with a tack cloth after each coat. Tricky but affective when done right . Good luck with it and I cant wait to see the finished product.

[gavinturner]

No answer for you stan, sorry. But sounds like an awesome build! Cant wait to see the pics. Also interested in the answer. A very good question!

cheers,
Gav.

[stan]

Thanks Jarrod, so a satin clear as well, and take care...

Thanks Gav,a colour on the top, and satin black for the rest.

Just had some issues being over eager between coats, looks like a strip and start again job- last coat caused the paint to craze... cool now I get to sand again...

[zeromick]

I know your pain Stan.... I stripped my satin black SG back to raw timber and had to start again haha