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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    This is going to be my first attempt to a whole waterborne paint job. Createx colors green and white, followed by E.S.C. gloss clear. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Rano Bass, Mar 6, 2019 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Rattle Can Acrylic Lacquer?

    It all really depends on the brand used... the rustoleum found al wallmart, home depot etc. is good but very thin. Despite what someone said it...
    Post by: Rano Bass, Feb 26, 2019 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    Hi I'm sorry for the delay in my answer. The odor is just like any other waterborne clear, nothing strong and it does not infest the room where it...
    Post by: Rano Bass, Oct 21, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    HOK clear question.

    You can use vinyl sealer or even the clear itself as a sealer. A lot of the "big guys" use polyester as a sealer.
    Post by: Rano Bass, Oct 21, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

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    Post by: Rano Bass, May 29, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    The yellow is gold pearl mixed in the clear and the red is also the clear with transtint dye. The brown is from Createx Autoair colors. I did thin...
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 29, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    Sorry for the guitar content
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 28, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    A little update on my experiment with E.S.C. waterbourn "Brush Master" clear. I use water colors on a lot of my guitar and bass refinishing but...
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 28, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    They are not really pricey, I just went back and purchased a quart of their "Brush-Master" gloss clear for $20.00 I will experiment a little more...
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 26, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    I used a small detail gun with a .8 tip mostly because I was given a 2 ounce sample to try. For a bigger piece I plan on using a normal size gun.
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 26, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    That is more like 1 mist coat and 2 full coats.
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 26, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

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    Post by: Rano Bass, May 22, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    This is what I used: [ATTACH]
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 22, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    I think I have found a water bourne clear coat that stays clear over black AND is shinny straight out of the gun, no need to cut and buff!!
    Post by: Rano Bass, May 22, 2018 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Using water based products for instrument finishing, Target Coatings 9000 6000 and Varathane WB

    I havo not used floetrol, maybe its time to experiment with it. Thank's fot the tips @Bruce Johnson
    Post by: Rano Bass, Dec 26, 2017 in forum: Luthier's Corner