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  1. the plain truth about Nitrocellulose finishes. - Luthier Talk

    Apr 14, 2013 · There are several myths flying around about nitrocellulose lacquer guitar finishes. Many are simply inaccurate, others are outright false. let me start with the worst ones. 1)"Nitro …

  2. the plain truth about Nitrocellulose finishes. | Page 2 | Luthier Talk

    Jun 2, 2013 · It has a satin nitro lacquer finish if it is original . It has a vinyl sealer base over stain . Dale Bartholomew can answer all of your question with absolute certainty . (610) 759-5287 .

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    Jun 5, 2025 · Guitar Building Post and discuss guitar and other string instrument builds here.

  4. Trying To Get Old Sanding Marks Out - Luthier Talk

    Jun 12, 2022 · I am totally perplexed. I am preparing a 30 year old Guild acoustic to fix cracks and scuffs prior to recoating it with Black Nitrocilius Lacquer and I can't for the love of me get rid of …

  5. Too much? | Luthier Talk

    Jun 3, 2014 · I screwed up the FB on this build and while lacquer is drying on the others thought I'd peel it and replace before glueing in the neck. Is this too much? One of my apprentices …

  6. Favorite Finish Thread | Luthier Talk

    Jun 10, 2013 · Thought this would be interesting. My favorites are Danish oil and Tru oil. both look wonderful and Tru oil can actually build up on the surface and after some diligent work, it can …

  7. Buffing Arbor/Machine? | Page 2 | Luthier Talk

    Apr 15, 2018 · The difference between buffs? All I really know is the airways are the industry standard for buffing out lacquer finishes on instruments. They are what everyone I know uses …

  8. Guitar Building | Page 21 | Luthier Talk

    Nov 11, 2014 · Post and discuss guitar and other string instrument builds here.

  9. Finish Advice: black figured maple | Luthier Talk

    Jun 7, 2013 · I'd like to something like this: or this: When I tried a test of TransTint black on maple, I just got a dirty-looking yellow. How do I get the light parts to look more like white or light grey?

  10. Removing finishes and stain | Luthier Talk

    Oct 9, 2013 · Minwax® Antique Furniture Refinisher removes oil finishes, including shellac, lacquer and some early forms of varnish. Minwax® Antique Furniture Refinisher contains …