• Apply the paint evenly across the area to be painted. Lightly sand with wet/dry sandpaper between
coats to smooth imperfections and create a good surface for the next coat of paint.
CLEAR COAT / SEALANT
• After painting or sanding, it is advisable to protect your work with a clear coat or sealant.
• Clear coats and sealers are available in different forms. Spray cans make application very easy.
• Apply multiple coats, using damp wet/dry sandpaper between to create a smooth glossy surface. This
will remove the “orange peel” effect, though it will leave a cloudy surface. Use progressively finer sand-
paper between each coat, working up to 2000 grit.
• Use a rubbing compound to remove the cloudiness and create a shine to your finish.
• Finally, use a polishing compound and a dedicated guitar polish to bring out a mirror finish.
TUNG OIL FINISH
• The easiest and cheapest way to finish your guitar while still providing professional results, this method
will not require a clear coat and is commonly used on guitar necks regardless of the body’s finish.
• Start with a well sanded guitar body. Use a paint brush or small rag to completely coat the guitar, ex-
cepting only the fingerboard. Body cavities and the neck joint should receive tung oil during this first
coat. Wipe of the excess and allow several hours to dry. Check your tung oil packaging for exact times.
• Sand down the dry coat of tung oil to remove imperfections and apply a heavy second coat. It is not
necessary to coat the body cavities or neck joint on this or any remaining coats. Wipe off the excess and
allow to dry.
• Repeat as necessary to achieve the desired effect, using progressively finer sandpaper with each coat.
• Finish with a single coat of furniture oil to bring out the sheen of the wood.
• Tung oil creates a protective waterproof surface so it does not require a sealer for long life.
TIP #1
Tape off the fretboard of the
guitar before applying paint
or stain to the neck. The
fretboard does not require any
finishing.
TIP #2
Be sure to completely mask
the neck pocket and the heel
of the neck when applying fin-
ish to the guitar. This will keep
your finish from changing the
dimensions of the neck joint
and possibly pushing it out of
shape.
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