I have been using Minwax clear lacquer over duplicolor perfect match lacquer in my various tests and didn't have any issues. A few days ago I notice a pattern in Gtr #1 from the towel it had been sitting on. I let the clear dry for a month before I started leveling and buffing. I just looked at...
I would totally remove that! :)
Some of it will be visible, like in the spring cavity. I don't use a cover. I used paper towels and paint thinner to smooth things out. I am not worried about the color since the primer etc will cover that. The junk that got in their from stripping the rest of...
I have stripped a project back to the wood. Is there a tool or technique for stripping the paint out of the various cavities or is it not worth the trouble?
That is a great idea actually. I will keep that in in the notebook. Its a rookie mistake for sure but now I need to fix it. I will strip it if need be but I am hoping to learn some repair skills if I can and see what happens before I take the nuclear option... I need to do something sooner...
In the process of driving in the trem posts I got some cracks and chips in the finish... (Note to self, always put the posts in first) Its what I feared would happen and had my anxiety levels quite high.
Its done, so now how to fix it. Duplicolor Perfect match lacquer on alder. I am thinking...
I just completed the paint on my build. Now I need to clean some paint out of the holes to install the post inserts for a wilkinson bridge. Any suggestions on the best way to do that?
I am thinking an appropriate sized drill bit, turned by fingers would be my best option with some painters...
Is the mounting screw spacing 2 7/32" on the vintage trem body route? It appears to to be closer to 2 3/16 when I measure it but the trem diagram appears to indicate it is 2 7/32". I want to make sure I order the correct bridge. I am leaning towards the Fender vintage narrow which is 2 7/32"...
I would like to age humbuckers to better match an instrument. Would something like a Scotchbrite pad be sufficient for removing the logos and taking the shine off of the bobbins? I was also considering maybe a drop of vinegar on the pole pieces to age those. Other suggestions?
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