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I appreciate everyones replies... but I guess I'm a little too new to finishing. What I was looking for is what Dyes do I need to mix to get this shade of orange... and any idea what the starting ratio's would be.  I'm assuming I will need Orange with Red mixed in with it??

Thanks for the replies. Patrick,, that is awesome. I'm not sure I have the patience or knowledge to layer dyes though. all of the guitars I have built and finished, I have always layed a base coat of dye, the toned it with laquer. Can you explain your process (steps) of you layed the dye down...

[/img]Been a few years since I've been on here. Finally got my dream shot built and got a Quilted map top Tele routed out. I really want to do a Fireburst Finish but there seems to be different ways to mix the dye to get he Orange/Red finish. Anyone have any experience or any recipes to achieve...

Just got a new set also, ordered 2/20/2010. Same problem,  the .10 and .13 strings will not hold. Sounds like I will have to call them tomorrow and get some new pins... what really sucks is I just built this new guitar, and now I have to wait another week to string it up completely. They must...

That is a awesome finish. I checked out your web too. Thanks for the advice. I'll let you know when I'm done with the finishing.

Hi James, I am spraying this indoors in my shop.  However, when I opened the can yesterday, it was slushy. I was worried about it freezing and the guy at LMII told me they would replace it if it happened. I'm assuming the can is ruined, but I'll wait until tomorrow to call them. I may have to...

Thanks CB. I'm guessing to make about a 4 oz mix for the neck. It says that one quart will do 4-6 guitars. Apparently KTM-9 goes alot farther than Nitro. Anyways if I were to make a 4 oz mix for the neck, where would you start with a mixing ratio. I'm using StewMac Colortone Stains that are...

I have a neck I just built, Birdseye on Flame Maple. I have only finished 3 guitars so I'm relatively new at finishing. I have looked through recent topics trying to find out the answer to my question but couldn't find what I was looking for... so I apologize if it has been posted before...

I have a Telecaster Template ( my own Neck template too) and would be interested in trading it for a Strat Template.  Looking for complete routing template preferably with the neck too. Anyone interested?? Check them out here. http://www.thebackhomeboys.com/pics/guitar/TimsNewGuitar/index.html

Anyone see the Redskin/Cowboy game yesterday??  The only reason the Boys are 1/2 way good is because they have a gool ol Wisconsin boy piloting the offense. This Forum is starting to remind of a ESPN Blogging site.

that pic was taken with a kodak and it looks about as worse as the Dallas Cowboy helmet spinning.  I'll try to get a better one on here with a different camera. How do I get a Packer helmet.

Here we go guys... crap camera but all I have left is the flow coats. Thanks Dave and everyone for the info.  This wound up being  the final info. 1. 2 Behlen Vinyl Sealer coats 2. 2 color Coats of BLACK Base 3. 1 Clear Coat (Level Sand) 4. 2 Coats of Clear with Flakes( .25oz of Cobalt Blue...

Now I'm really confused too.  Every thing I've read says 3 coats a day, books, threads, and even directions on the cans.  I've put on 9 coats the last 3 days, fairly heavy also because of the Flakes added at coats 3 and 4. I was actually going to level sand today and spray my final flow coats...

I have read so many things. No more than 3 coats a day,  no more than 4 coats a day, shoot all 12 coats one hour apart. I don't think there is a worng way of doing it, but I would tend to think 3-4 coats and letting it cure over night would be better than doing it all at once. It would take...

I believe Mahogony needs a Grain Filler. Did you do this?? If you use a grain filler and start with a level surface you should be able to apply the coats heavy and sand between every 2 or 3 coats. I do the backs of my necks with wipe on poly. I love the stuff because after I sand it with 800...