Finishing a slotted head stock

[Charlie]

Hi everyone, I am ready to start spraying the clear coat on my guitar, which has a slotted head stock. I'm afraid that when spraying the slots on the head stock that I will get run in the clear coat. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is the best way to finish a slotted head stock,and with no runs. I'm using lacquer in rattlecans.
Thanks
Charlie

[Ken Hundley]

Maybe mask off the headstock, and put 5-6 coats in the slots....let them dry a day or two, sand off the tape lines, then finish the rest of the neck like you normally would. Haven't done it before, but if I wanted to make extra sure the slots got good and coated, thats what I would do. Otherwise, I would count on them getting enough over spray, and probably not sand and polish them to the same extent as the rest of the neck.

[ken cierp]

Just fabricate a comfortable work handle so its easy to orient the neck -- don't get too close with the nozzle, spray inside out (front and back) and all will be fine. I don't think you need 12 coats of finish on the insides of the slots. $.02

[Charlie]

Hi everyone
Thanks for your replys. I do have a way to hold and turn the guitar while I'm spraying it. I think I will just be careful while I'm spraying and see how it works out.
Thanks again, and may all have a great day tomorrow on thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for.
Chuck