Sealing Wenge for waterslide Decal

[Skbass88]

Hi everyone! I’ve started my second build, and I have a Wenge neck on order.

I’d like to put a decal on the headstock but I’m unsure of exactly how to prep it to accept one. I’ve seen some posts that indicate needing to sand, maybe fill, and seal. Does anyone have some more specific advice?

Will I need to apply clear filler? What kind of sealer?

My first build was a finished maple neck that I applied a water decal to then nitro sprayed. So I’m really unsure how to do this with unfinished wenge. Thanks in advance!

 

[ragamuffin]

I don't have a recommendation for specific products, but you will definitely want to use filler and likely multiple applications as wenge can have some pretty deep slots in the grain.