Got about 4 coats of oil done on my j-bass body, and while prepping for the 5th, my workbench lamp fell right on it. Dinged the upper horn good, and put some nicks on the front. I sanded them out with 400 grit paper, followed by steel wool, and went ahead with the 5th coat (far away from that damn lamp).
So, after I was done, I took a look at every angle, and it looks fine for the most part (the major ding on the upper horn disappeared), but viewed from and extreme angle, it looks like I didn't get the sanding marks on the front surface out (very faint).
Now my question is, what are the odds of these faint marks disappearing after surface prep for the next coat (steel wool), oiling and subsequent prepping and coats (10 total... 5 more to go)?
Also, after the 10 coats are finished, should I apply more oil to the previously damaged areas, seeing that I probably sanded away most of my previous work (the areas still had a hint of finish after the wool and tack ragging)?
Obviously, this is my first DIY finish, so any help or suggestions is extremely appreciated!
Thanks!
So, after I was done, I took a look at every angle, and it looks fine for the most part (the major ding on the upper horn disappeared), but viewed from and extreme angle, it looks like I didn't get the sanding marks on the front surface out (very faint).
Now my question is, what are the odds of these faint marks disappearing after surface prep for the next coat (steel wool), oiling and subsequent prepping and coats (10 total... 5 more to go)?
Also, after the 10 coats are finished, should I apply more oil to the previously damaged areas, seeing that I probably sanded away most of my previous work (the areas still had a hint of finish after the wool and tack ragging)?
Obviously, this is my first DIY finish, so any help or suggestions is extremely appreciated!
Thanks!