Aerosol Guitar Finishing – Part 1 – Prep Sanding, Pore Filling and Sealer Coats

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  @51punk · 4 years ago

  Just a tip that is very simple but might be handy for some… if you’re heating up your aerosol cans in a bucket of warm water, put the can in a large zip lock sandwich bag first before putting it in the water (Leave the top open so it doesn’t become a floatation device). Then when the can is warmed up, you can pull it out and it will be dry, and the label won’t be soaking wet and falling apart and sticking all over your gloves. I also put a small weight on the lid of the can while it’s heating up, as they can be a bit buoyant and want to tip over in the water

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  @stewmac · 4 years ago (edited)

  We really hope you enjoy this series. We've had this on our "to-do" list for years and we're very proud of how this turned out. We'd love to get your feedback on it below.

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  @monkeyjocks · 4 years ago

  This is the absolute gold standard in YouTube how to videos. <br>So well thought out. Everything explained clearly and with just the right amount of detail. <br>Also for me personally the timing of this series is perfect as my son and I are about to embark on our first guitar kit project together. <br>Very done guys!!!<br>Thank you very much!!!

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  @AndrewFerguson9381 · 4 years ago

  this has been the bane of my existence since i&apos;ve started building guitars ... thank you so much for this video series, it helps SO MUCH!!

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  @grayson84111 · 4 years ago

  It&apos;s nice to learn from people who seem to genuinely love teaching others!

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  @jasonkientz543 · 9 months ago (edited)

  A PSA: This process is 1000% more difficult than these guys make it seem. I’m good at this kind of thing. I’m an engineer. Good at following process, and being patient, and I didn’t hold back on buying the right equipment. These videos are very informative about the process and for that they are valuable but they encountered almost zero issues. And that is very unlikely to be the case if you try this. <br><br>For one. I had MASSIVE dust issues. I used a spray tent. I even put a Hepa air filter in there. Made sure I only used lint free cloths. I still get almost every coat ruined by fibers floating through the air and embedding themselves deep in the finish. <br><br>Also it is very difficult to find the right balance of too thick and too thin. If you’re too close you’ll get drips. Easily. If you’re too far the finish will go on thin and partially dry in the air so it will be rough. Then when you sand you’ll go down to the wood because it’s thin. <br><br>I have had to use approximately double the spray cans they and the company recommends because of almost constant rework. And instead of getting the result I had hoped for I’m going to have to settle. <br><br>They also make dropfilling sound easier than it is. If you spray lacquer into a cup there is nearly always bubbles. And those bubbles end up in the drop and stay there on the finish. <br><br>Just be aware.

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  @IRevealTheMagic · 4 years ago

  This is THE BEST series about finishing guitars on the net!!

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  @autiebleSam · 2 years ago

  Referencing a guitar finishing video to build walnut shelves

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  @vwharman · 4 years ago

  Dan Erlewine is an absolute legend and inspiration.

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  @gregorybchapman · 4 years ago

  Beautiful work! Better results than I&apos;ve ever had (and I&apos;ve not tried with aerosol).<br><br>If it&apos;s not too pretentious, I would love to offer a sandpaper tip: When working with stiff papers in the 80-220 grit range, it&apos;s not unusual for the paper to crinkle and create a hard edge (and that can introduce some really bad sanding results). If you &apos;break&apos; the paper before tearing it or attempting to sand with it, things get a lot easier.<br><br>Just grab the sheet by two opposing corners then drag it over the edge of your bench with the sanding side up and while holding enough pressure to be bending the paper at least 45 degrees over that bench edge. Then grab the other two corners of the paper and repeat. <br><br>Now when you go to fold the paper or work inside a tight radius area (like inside the horns on that strat) the paper will flow through those areas without that annoying crinkle showing up to ruin your work!

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  @diamondjake · 4 years ago

  I cannot thank you guys enough for this 3-part series! I have an old Peavey Hydra double-neck that I inherited from my dad when he passed 3 years ago. It has to be completely redone due to the foam in the old case deteriorating all over it. I think I just might have the confidence now to complete the project! 😁

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  @arkaig1 · 4 years ago

  This wasn&apos;t exactly in &apos;my lane&apos;, but I misread the title as &quot;Aerosol Guitar FISHING&quot;, and thought you might enjoy the shared visual. &nbsp;Remember, proper ventilation always. :)

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