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Rosewood headstock veneer sealing

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Winter King, Dec 19, 2015.


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  1. Dec 19, 2015 #1
    Winter King

    Winter King

    Nov 21, 2015
    Hi, first post.
    Inspired by John k's mockingbird mods, i veneered my own mock headstock.
    I'm ready to finish and I'm lost. It's a 1/32 inch veneer, so I can't sand much.
    Do I seal and then clear, or just clear?
    I'll probably use a Home Depot spray poly in an attempt to match the factory poly.
    Thanks!
    Before and after shots attached
     

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    Last edited: Dec 19, 2015
  5. Dec 19, 2015 #2
    Hopkins

    Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2010
    Houston Tx
    Owner/Builder @Hopkins Guitars
    I think people get confused by the term sealer. Its just a higher solids clear that builds faster. The poly clear will seal the wood just as well.

    A sealer isn't necessary
     
  9. Dec 19, 2015 #3
    Winter King

    Winter King

    Nov 21, 2015
    Ok, so just a poly spray and I'm done?
     
  13. Dec 19, 2015 #4
    Hopkins

    Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2010
    Houston Tx
    Owner/Builder @Hopkins Guitars
    Whats your goal for the finish? If you want a high gloss finish you will need to build up enough finish to sand it level and completely fill the grain. Then wet sand and polish
     
  18. Dec 19, 2015 #5
    Winter King

    Winter King

    Nov 21, 2015
    Yeah, high gloss like an original.
     

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