![]() ![]() ![]() Is this stuff I have compatible with your lacquer? A. Whether using sanding sealer or primer, always sand flat and if imperfections remain, spray another few coats, allow to dry and sand again.īack to top of page Q. You can use a nitrocellulose-based sanding sealer under my lacquer and I sell a high build sanding sealer in aerosol form. If you are spraying a solid colour then my white primer will do the job well, plus it gives an even base for lighter colours, increasing their brightness. Imperfections very well it can take a lot to get a smooth finish. You can just use lacquer if you wish but as it doesn’t fill The next step after grain filling is sealing, which is designed to give a smooth surface for the lacquer. See my step-by-step grain-filling post in the blog. I’ve recently tried Stewart Macdonald’s water based grain filler but with mixed results in line with the reviews on the site. I like the Rustins grain filler available from my shop but some people now are starting to use epoxies. You don’t need to grain-fill maple and can generally get away without it on alder. Open pored wood such as ash and mahogany will require grain-filling. Sand to 320 grit to remove any pits or scratches. It’s essential for a professional looking finish to prepare your wood so that you have a perfect surface for the lacquer. What about grain filler and sanding sealer? A. If you are in USA you can buy similar lacquer from ReRanchīack to top of page Q. Since the end of the Brexit transition phase, I’m unfortunately unable to export lacquer to any country. Can you send lacquer to me in (France, Sweden, USA etc.)? A. The left hand side shows a close representation of the actual colour. Where the lacquer colour shows a darker shade on the right hand side, it represents the colour of the lacquer when sprayed over with my Light Tint Gloss clearcoat. Why do the colour swatches show two different colours? A. Do I need to mask the frets on a maple neck before spraying?.Should I warm the aerosol cans is a water bath?.Why does my finish look rough and powdery?.How long do I leave the guitar before buffing?.Any special tips for satin and matt finishes?.Should I invert the can to clean the nozzle?.Why am I getting drips of lacquer on my guitar?.What about grain filler and sanding sealer?.What should I use to give my guitar neck a vintage colour?.How do I get a 3-colour sunburst finish?.How do I get a blond or butterscotch finish?.Is this stuff I have compatible with your lacquer?.Can you send lacquer to me in (France, Sweden, USA etc.)?. ![]() Why do the colour swatches show two different colours?.If you are looking for general information on how to spray a guitar, there is a series of posts in the blog on guitar finishing. I’m sorry but I can not send lacquer outside the UK at this time. ![]()
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