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  1. nerkoids
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    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...
    Thread by: nerkoids, May 20, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  2. Philthy
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    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,...
    Thread by: Philthy, May 4, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  3. chinjazz
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    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...
    Thread by: chinjazz, Mar 30, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  4. friskinator
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    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...
    Thread by: friskinator, Jan 4, 2018, 44 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  5. beaglesandbass
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    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...
    Thread by: beaglesandbass, Nov 13, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  6. dregsfan
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    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...
    Thread by: dregsfan, Oct 21, 2017, 30 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  7. mc900ftj
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    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....
    Thread by: mc900ftj, Jul 23, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  8. DanAdams
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    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...
    Thread by: DanAdams, Jun 22, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  9. Beetfarm615
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    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...
    Thread by: Beetfarm615, May 6, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner [DB]
  10. louloomis
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    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...
    Thread by: louloomis, May 1, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  11. modder5s4s
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    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...
    Thread by: modder5s4s, Feb 9, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  12. modder5s4s
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    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...
    Thread by: modder5s4s, Feb 9, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  13. JKydd
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    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....
    Thread by: JKydd, Jan 16, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  14. WSquires
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    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...
    Thread by: WSquires, Jan 12, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  15. craigie
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    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...
    Thread by: craigie, Oct 2, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  16. jonnymorrow
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    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...
    Thread by: jonnymorrow, Aug 2, 2016, 19 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  17. jondog
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    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...
    Thread by: jondog, Jul 12, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  18. Zoot H Rollo
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    3rd coat

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    Thread by: Zoot H Rollo, Feb 12, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  19. jtrom
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    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...
    Thread by: jtrom, Dec 12, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
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