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FINAL RUBBING AND POLISHING
After allowing the clear, lacquered surfaces to dry and harden for at least one
week, sand lightly with non-loading 400 grit sandpaper. During sanding be
sure to place a firm material behind the sandpaper (a sanding block for
example) A large rubber eraser works fine. The eraser is flexible enough to
sand the gradual curves but is stiff enough to prevent the sharper edges (of
the headstock, for example) from being rounded off. Be sure to sand with the
grain of the wood.
All sanded surfaces should now be a bit dull, indicating that the finish is flat
and level. Now repeat the sanding process with very fine 600 grit sandpaper
using water and a small amount of dishwashing detergent as a lubricant. This
will remove any sanding marks left by the previous step and leave all surfaces
a dull gloss.
The finish may now be rubbed out using a medium grade automotive
rubbing compound (DuPont White Polishing Compound for example). The
compound should be used sparingly with fairly good pressure at first –– as a
high gloss develops, pressure should be diminished. An extra fine grade of
polishing compound may be used to get that final bit of gloss. If instructions
have been followed you should now have a professional quality finish. You
can protect your work with a light wax (Guitar Polish for example).
ASSEMBLING THE BODY
1. PICKGUARD ASSEMBLY (PART D)
The three wires from the pickguard assembly must be connected to the three
wires that you have already fed into the pickup cavity. Each wire has a mini
plug in its end. First slide back the shrink tubing and plug white to white, black
to black and blue to blue (See Figure 5).Carefully slide the shrink tubing over
the connectors and heat the tubing with a match to permanently seal the
connection. Attach the pickguard assembly to the body with the 11screws
provided.
Note: The pickguard has been covered with a clear plastic film to protect it
from scratches during transit and assembly. It should be removed after the
guitar has been assembled.
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