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Lonnybass
09-14-2007, 10:04 AM
Anyone know if Tru Oil will adequately dry and form a topcoat over a decal that has been sprayed with sealer? My neck has already been given about 4 coats of TO and the headstock is now sealed smooth for the decal - just want to make sure I can successfully build another layer or two on top.

Lonnybass

SDB Guitars
09-15-2007, 02:21 AM
You can do it, but if you want the decal lines to disappear, you will need more than one or two more coats. You will need several more. Tru-Oil builds nicely, and you will be able to level it out on top of a decal.

Once I tru-oiled a maple Fender Strat neck right over the satin poly finish. It gave it a nice amber glossy look, almost like vintage lacquer. Less work, less health hazard, and fairly durable.

SRT80
03-09-2008, 11:37 AM
I was thinkin' about ordering a mighty mite neck. They come with a clear satin lacquer finish. Would it be possible to run a couple coats of truoil over this to give the neck a vintage look? Or would the entire neck need to be sanded?

Thanks,
Steve