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So maybe you’re ready to try the full instrument finish-
ing process? This flow chart (below) covers the traditional
nitrocellulose finishing steps, in a nutshell . It’s a process that
can take over a week and requires a fair amount of equip-
ment and experience . If you are ready to experiment with
this complete schedule, we recommend getting more info
in our book, Guitar Finishing Step-By-Step . For a simple and durable finish for your uke, we recom-
mend ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer . It’s an economical
way for the beginner to apply a nitrocellulose finish without
elaborate setup or equipment . Only a few cans are needed
to completely finish your ukulele .
ColorTone is a nitrocellulose lacquer
that can be applied on smooth bare
wood . It can also be applied over
sanded basecoats of paste wood fillers,
ColorTone Sanding Sealer, and over
ColorTone Wood Stains .
1. Be sure your surface is sanded
smooth and dust free . Use a tack cloth and vacuum to re-
move every speck .
2. Shake the can for at least one minute after agitator balls
rattle . Spray the surface from 8-10 inches away . Apply thin
coats in steady uniform strokes to achieve the desired finish .
Tip: Pro shops spray heated lacquer because cold lacquer
spatters, requiring extra sanding . You should warm up your
aerosol lacquer too, simply soak them in a sink of warm tap
water .
3. Allow at least four hours between coats, and wait 24 hours
before level-sanding .
Let the finish cure for 10-14 days before final sanding and
buffing .
Apply a clear finish
Wet sand and buff
Wet sand with 1200-grit and finer, buff
to high-gloss
Grain filler
Natural for light woods,
medium-brown for dark
Porous wood
Rosewood, mahogany, ash,
koa, walnut, etc.
Non-porous wood
Maple, spruce, basswood,
alder, poplar, ebony, etc.
Wash coat (optional)
1-2 coats • 1-2 hours apart
Very thin coats of thinned
finish lacquer, sanding
sealer, or shellac
Sealer/primer (optional)
Build level surface with lacquer, sanding
sealer, or shellac • 3-4 coats • 2-3 coats
per day • 1-2 hours apart
Color coats (optional)
Tinted clear lacquer, shaded lacquers or
opaque colors • 1-3 coats • 2-3 coats per
day • 1-2 hours apart
Stain (optional)
Liquid stain dissolved in water or alcohol
Clear coats
Lacquer: 4-10 coats (4-to-8 coats for
thin “vintage” finish) • 2-3 coats per day
• 1-2 hours apart
Wood preparation
Clean surface and sand to 220-grit
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