Satin compared to semi-gloss- - - Deft rattle-cans

[peter havriluk]

Any idea of how much of a difference in gloss between 'satin' and 'semi-gloss' Deft rattle-can lacquers? I'm curious to learn if I can use semi-gloss on the soundboard without a need to buff, which is one of the happy characteristics of the satin finish.

Thanks very much.

And this is the second guitar I've finished with Deft spray lacquers. My first turned out very pleasing to me, and it was done in satin, and I'm curious to get an idea if I can step up in gloss to semi-gloss and still not need to buff the finish.

Much obliged.

[John Parchem]

All of the finishes look best rubbed out. I would even rub out a satin to get the surface scratches running with the grain. As you move toward gloss there is probably more of a need to buff as the nibs and unevenness would show up more. It does seem like it is a no risk experiment. You can try it and if you do not like the look off the can you can either buff it out or spray some coats of satin.

[peter havriluk]

Thanks, that's the general flow of my thoughts, but nice to get some reinforcing comments. I'd done that on the neck of my 'satin' guitar, started with gloss, looked at it when I was done, and recoated with satin.