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  1. nerkoids

    Mod Podge as a top coat?

    I'm tempted. If one is to believe the label of the bottle or jar, it seems to tick all the right boxes for a decent top coat finish for both necks and bodies...
  2. Philthy

    Refinishing Headstock Help – Waterslide decal and vintage tint clear coat

    I’m hoping someone can help guide me in the right direction with this. I recently picked up a used SBMM Ray34ca bass. Feels and plays great, however, one of the prior owners partially sanded down the headstock, removed the original logo and put on a Musicman Stingray Bass decal. Did a pretty...
    • Philthy
    • Thread
    • clear clear coat coat decal headstock refinishing vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  3. chinjazz

    Neck finish (back side with rosewood board) - coat to edge or not

    Hey Folks, I'm curious what you're differing preferences are for neck finishing. Specifically with maple necks that have rosewood boards - no binding. A - Are you coating the edge of the rosewood up to the top (and why)? B - Or are you taping over the rosewood edge before coating and blend...
  4. friskinator

    Winter Coat Recommendations?

    So it looks like me and my wife will be moving to Canada (Montreal, specifically) later this year. As someone who has always lived in the American southeast, I've never really needed a serious winter coat that's equipped for frigid temps. I'm not really sure where to start looking, and I know...
  5. beaglesandbass

    Clear coat to prevent rust?

    So I've noticed that on the pickguard screws near the bridge/pickup, there is a good amount of rust. I bought new screws and was wondering if I spray them with clear coat before I put them on the bass, that will prevent rust on them. Should work fine, right?
  6. dregsfan

    Tru-Oil Quesn. ... Final Gloss Coat to Satin Finish?

    I've been using 0000 steel wool in between coats of Birchwood Casey's Tru-Oil. For the final "de-gloss" step, is there a different/better method other than (or in addition to) the steel wool to get a nice looking Satin finish? I had considered using BC's Stock Sheen & Conditioner, but I was...
  7. mc900ftj

    Good photos of Reranch Tinted Clear Coat over Maple?

    Hi all. I am refinishing a maple Jazz body and I am considering options. I'm planning to use nitro and I want to stay "natural". So no color. I'm considering using Guitar ReRanch's "Tinted Clear Coat" nitro rattle can to get an aged look to the laquer. Anybody have any good photos of their...
  8. DanAdams

    Removing clear coat entirely. any shortcuts? :)

    I have this old Matsumoku body that I think looks quite nice. I want to take the old thick, hard, damaged finish off and apply a new light finish. I've done this with an old Ibanez Musician, and the finish just popped off in big 'quarter size' chunks when i pushed a chisel under it. That...
  9. Beetfarm615

    Double Bass Help with Stewmac aerosol clear coat

    I've completed my Stewmac aerosol burst colors and now am working on clear coat. Instructions say that I should do 4-10 coats of clear and recommends that I'll need 4 cans. I've applied 3 coats so far and still have quite a bit left in the first can. Should I be applying wetter or is there...
  10. louloomis

    Easiest way to remove (most) scratches from clear coat?

    Hi. I have a bass with a pretty decent amount of scratches that are not very deep. I'd like to try to remove most of them if at all possible. Is there a relatively easy way to do this easily (i.e. slowly and carefully)? I don't want to take it to a luthier because I think it will be a lot more...
  11. System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint
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    For sale System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint

    I purchased these for a fretless neck epoxy coating project that I never got to. However I've done other projects using System Three Mirror Coat and they turned out great. These are still packaged and have never been opened or used. System Three states on their website that they have indefinite...
    $27.00
  12. modder5s4s

    SOLD System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint

    I purchased these for a fretless neck epoxy coating project that I never got to. However I've done other projects using System Three Mirror Coat and they turned out great. These are still packaged and have never been opened or used. System Three states on their website that they have indefinite...
  13. System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint
    Sold

    For sale System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint

    I purchased these for a fretless neck epoxy coating project that I never got to. However I've done other projects using System Three Mirror Coat and they turned out great. These are still packaged and have never been opened or used. System Three states on their website that they have indefinite...
    $27.00
  14. modder5s4s

    SOLD System Three Mirror Coat 24 fl Oz 1 1/2 pint

    I purchased these for a fretless neck epoxy coating project that I never got to. However I've done other projects using System Three Mirror Coat and they turned out great. These are still packaged and have never been opened or used. System Three states on their website that they have indefinite...
  15. JKydd

    Finishing paint/top coat with a matte finish

    So I've finished painting my current project and I've applied my first layer if clear coat but I'm not completely sure how to finish it properly. The body and neck are painted flat black and I'm using a matte varathane clearcoat. I'm think of applying 3-5 coats, sanding in between but I'm not...
  16. WSquires

    Clear coat over waterslide? Questions for those with bare waterslides

    Hey guys! I'm currently building my first bass. It's an MJT/warmoth J bass with a matching body and headstock in charcoal frost. (Build thread here) For this project, I had a custom waterslide decal made for it that I will be installing over the headstocks nitro clear coat. Here are my...
  17. craigie

    Refinishing clear coat to remove scratches

    I'm sure this has been covered many times in the forums, but I'd like some advice to the latter stages for finishing. I have a 1997 mexican jazz bass body (black) that I got in a thrift store. It was very abused: rusty pickup poles, bridge looked a bit rusty, frets worn right down, many scratch...
  18. jonnymorrow

    non yellowing clear coat

    Hey luthier friends. I've been spraying with Nitro for a while now and not only am I kinda tired of spraying but I'm tired of my instruments all "yellowing" or "darkening." Love that raw wood look. Who out there has had success with a wipe on finish that is as little darkening or color changig...
  19. jondog

    Maple neck rattle can?

    Hi, I bought a used bass in parts on Craigslist for only $10 so I want to paint it for fun. I like the look of the Dean neon basses with the painted necks. This neck is maple and it's not glossy so I'm pretty sure it has already been stripped and sanded. Can anyone recommend a rattle can that...
  20. Zoot H Rollo

    3rd coat

  21. jtrom

    3rd Coat = Sticky Shellac

    Hey TBers, I have been playing with some de-waxed shellac (1.5 lb cut) on a couple projects of mine (basses and general woodworking). I have been having some issues with the shellac, especially when i'm doing a 3rd coat. I used a brush for the 1st coat and a brush for the 2nd. I sanded...
    • jtrom
    • Thread
    • coat finish luthier sanding sticky suggestions
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
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