ddietz wrote:Your results with the brushing lacquer look very nice Jack. I used the Deft brushing lacquer on my 2nd build, and had to learn how to lay down the finish (as opposed to the brushing out technique that tends to be used for a varnish). The brush I had the least success with was the most expensive one (a hog bristle) and the one that cost $12 worked much better.
Photos of my KMG builds are in the gallery section.
On the mahogany neck of my 1st guitar I pore-filled with zpoxy and then used a satin wiping poly. It turned out great.
The second guitar neck is curly maple and I used a polymerized tung oil sealer followed by several coats of polymerized tung oil. Again, great results.
I want to reiterate something that Tony said - while your guitar body is drying/curing the lacquer, make sure it isn't touching anything or it will pick up the texture of that (towel, foam pad, etc.). Yes, I learned that the hard way.
Hello Ddietz ,I looked at your guitars in the gallery, They are beautiful, I really like the Jumbo. The finish is awesome, I know it probably took a while to level and polish to that luster. What is your favorite finish method so far? I can't believe how nice some of these 1st and second builds are on this forum , lots of talent. Nice Work and thanks for the tips , Jack.