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-10- Model H6082, H6083, and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits
6. Sand the entire body with #400 grit wet and
dry sandpaper after at least three coats of
finish have been applied. DO NOT sand
through the finish—be especially careful on
the edges.
7. Apply more finish, sanding between coats,
until the finish is the desired thickness.
Note—If finishing with a solid color, you may
wish to apply several coats of a clear finish
over the top, sanding between coats, to add
depth to the finish.
9. When the final coat has dried at least a
week, preferably a month, remove the tem
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porary handle and masking.
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. Wet sand the finish using #600 grit wet and
dry sandpaper on a sanding block, followed
with #1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper.
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. Buff the finish by hand or with a buffer, start-
ing with a medium polish and work up to a
high gloss polish. Note—If using a buffing
machine, be extremely careful to avoid going
through the finish, especially on the edges.
These guitars look incredible with a clear finish to
highlight the pattern of the maple tops. The sur-
face can be stained prior to finishing or a trans
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parent pigment can be added to the finish. These
instructions will guide you through a very basic fin
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ishing process. Books describing different guitar
finishing techniques are available through luthier
supply catalogs, or through your local library.
Clear finish materials and books on finishing can
be ordered through Grizzly Industrial. Finishing a
guitar is a difficult task. If you are unsure of your
skills; do your research, practice on scrap wood,
or take it to a professional.
Components Needed Qty
Guitar Body ....................................................... 1
Tools Needed
Temporary Wood Handle ...................................
1
Masking Tape ............................................ Varies
Tack Cloth or a Clean Rag ........................ Varies
Finish and Tools for Application ................ Varies
Wet/Dry Sandpaper #600, #1000 grit ........ Varies
Buffing Supplies ........................................ Varies
To finish the guitar body:
1. Mask off the neck pocket. Press the masking
tape tight against the edges of the pocket so
the finish does not seep under the tape.
2. Screw through the neck pocket screw holes
into a long piece of wood to use for a handle
during spraying. Drill a hole in the end of the
handle for hanging from a hook.
3. Wipe the entire guitar body with a tack cloth
or a soft clean rag to remove any dust.
4. Thread the hook through the temporary han-
dle and hang the body in the finish room.
5. Apply several thin coats of the finish, follow-
ing the manufacturers instructions. Multiple
thin coats usually produce a better quality
finish than one heavy coat.
Finishing the Body
NOTICE
Dust particles suspended in the air will
settle on wet finishes, causing less than sat
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isfactory results. To avoid this problem
:
• Leave the finishing room undisturbed
for 24 hours prior to applying the fin
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ish.
• Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering the finish room.
• Apply the finish to the desired guitar
parts and immediately leave the finish
room.
• DO NOT return to the room until the
specified drying time has elapsed.