01-24-2016, 12:31 PM
Really helpful - thank you for the pictures!
OK - here goes...
This is my understanding of the overall process - does it any way reflect reality?
I tried matching up with the photos:
1. Strip
[2nd picture in post #1]
2. Grain fill
[4th picture in post #1]
2b. Sand (?)
3a. Stain
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Medium dark walnut' on everything except for front center and wings.
3b. Toner
-Ultra Classic Toner 'Golden Oak' on front center and wings
[2nd picture in post #9]
3c. Airbrush (blend/highlight)
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Extra dark walnut' used to tone front panel mini wings and center darker, fade on bottom moldings and arch
[4th picture in post #9]
4. Sealer
-E-Z Vinyl Sealer
5. Decals (?)
6. Clear lacquer
-Buffcote Lacquer (optionally mixed with Classic Instrument Lacquer)
<let dry a while>
7. Wet sand and buff out
-If using piano/instrument lacquer in Step #6
OK - here goes...
- The part I'm most curious about is how do you apply the sealer and clear lacquer?
- For the grain filler step, which one do you use?
- For the stain on the main part of the cabinet are you applying it with a cloth?
- Did you need to sand between any of the steps?
This is my understanding of the overall process - does it any way reflect reality?
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I tried matching up with the photos:
1. Strip
[2nd picture in post #1]
2. Grain fill
[4th picture in post #1]
2b. Sand (?)
3a. Stain
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Medium dark walnut' on everything except for front center and wings.
3b. Toner
-Ultra Classic Toner 'Golden Oak' on front center and wings
[2nd picture in post #9]
3c. Airbrush (blend/highlight)
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Extra dark walnut' used to tone front panel mini wings and center darker, fade on bottom moldings and arch
[4th picture in post #9]
4. Sealer
-E-Z Vinyl Sealer
5. Decals (?)
6. Clear lacquer
-Buffcote Lacquer (optionally mixed with Classic Instrument Lacquer)
<let dry a while>
7. Wet sand and buff out
-If using piano/instrument lacquer in Step #6