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Old 05-12-2008, 12:37 PM
nehemiah nehemiah is offline
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Originally Posted by Joel View Post
The project is to take a "cheap" import acoustic - like the Epi EL-00 - and do some extensive modifications to it, for fun and to improve my luthery skills. This will obviously require at least a partial refin.

I've played with lacquer before: nasty stuff, and hard to work with for someone in an apartment situation, without a pro spray outfit. The aerosol canned nitro was a disaster on a warmoth Tele I built. I also don't want to expose my two daughters to any fumes. So the idea of a low VOC water based finish did seem appealing.

Nic - I'm not sure I understand your objections. Is it not flexible enough for a guitar? Poly finishes in general seem to last a long time without any cracking or peeling. I have a 36 year old Fender Mustang, and the original poly finish on it looks brand new.
Hi again Joel;
It's not to say that a poly finish will not last, but preparation for it to be applied is the key. Getting thru all the layers and down to the wood (or stain coat(s) evenly) is the improtant part.
Lacquer finishes are very durable and can last a long time.
The type used and the application process is what determines the durablitiy.
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