open pore finish

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orison
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Re: open pore finish

Post by orison » Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:34 pm

About pore filling.. I had read (someplace) about using Drywall Compound mixed with a dark colored dye. Has anyone tried this method, and if so, what was the end result? Was anyone successful, with the addition of Tru-Oil?
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ken cierp
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Re: open pore finish

Post by ken cierp » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:07 pm

Home brew finishing processes are the paths to a mess!

Use a proven compatible system, preferably all chemicals for the manufacturer. If you want an opaque filler "Timber Mate" comes in colors sands easily. There is no special magic involved in finishing a guitar -- just impeccable preparation of the surface. Finish sand, finish sand again, and than finish sand again -- you might then be close. -- This is not meant to be a joke.
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