What happens if I stain a body red but don’t polish or varnish it? Will all the stain come off over time?
What if I polish the stained body with wax? Will it rub off and leave unstained patches?
These are really basic questions but I have an idea in mind. I want a guitar that will age and change dramatically without having to use nitro and chipping away
Stain and wax polish? Can I?
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Stain and wax polish? Can I?
"I own a '66 Jaguar. That's the guitar I polish, and baby - I refuse to let anyone touch it when I jump into the crowd." - Kurt Cobain
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Re: Stain and wax polish? Can I?
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Re: Stain and wax polish? Can I?
Stain will penetrate much deeper than a surface finish. It will wear but not in way that resembles traditional guitar wear.
It’s not what you are looking for.
Visit some wood finishing sites for the long answer, stain and paint are different animals.
It’s not what you are looking for.
Visit some wood finishing sites for the long answer, stain and paint are different animals.
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Re: Stain and wax polish? Can I?
Agree.
Also, left unsealed you'll end up with stain on your clothes. Which will never come out.
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