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| Author: | af_one [ Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:15 pm ] |
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I have been contemplating different satin finishes, similar to Martins D-15 or the Larrivee 03 series. If you have a favorite, please discuss it and how you achieve it. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Tue Dec 26, 2006 5:38 pm ] |
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I understand McFadden's Nitro has a flatting agent to make theirs satin. Check the LMI sales page on finishing. I'm a gloss guy for now. By the way, how are you doing? |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:35 pm ] |
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I did a gun stock in varathane and gave it a rub down with 0000 steel wool, I loved that look. I had a lot of compliments over that. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:23 pm ] |
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I don't tend to like wood finished with the satin version of finishes, but I do like a satin finish, or rather a soft sheen on my guitars. Never been keen on over-glossy guitars. The satin version of finishes usually rely on solids within the finish which can mask the detail of the wood. I just use my normal French polish finish and after glazing, if I want a softer sheen I just give a light dressing with 0000 wire wool then hand buff, just using clean cloth to the finish I want. As the guitar is played and used it will develop a patina, where it is rubbed. I do like my guitars to look as if they are loved rather than just spend their time sitting in a rack. Not scrathes and dents, that just shows lack of care, you know what I mean, finger stains on the fingerboard, slightly more shiny where the arm rests. Colin |
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