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Author:  Ron M. [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:44 pm ]
Post subject:  What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
After final sanding what's the best cleaning solvent to use before applying a True Oil finish, naphtha, mineral spirits, etc... Thanks.

Ron M.
Author:  Ron M. [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Hi Todd,
Thanks for your reply. My guitar is made of walnut and maple, so I guess It's ok for me to use. Thanks again.

Ron M.
Author:  SimonF [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
I use mineral spirits since it takes a bit longer to flash off and it doesn't seem to bleed colors as much as naptha. This makes it very easy to determine whether you have prepped the guitar correctly for finish. It also allows you to see any missed sanding scratches.
Author:  Laurent Brondel [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Mineral spirits. But to clean dust, compressed air and a tack cloth.
Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
laurent wrote:
Mineral spirits. But to clean dust, compressed air and a tack cloth.


Laurent, I would prefer using compressed air as well, but i don't have access to It.
Where can i buy a tack cloth?

I was hesitant to ask what seemed like a very basic question, but I'm glad I did. I thought all mineral spirits was the same, and i thought the same about Naptha. I do have some Premium Quality Odorless Mineral Spirits that I can use. Thanks to everyone for enlightening me.

Ron M.
Author:  JHerrick [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Ron M. wrote:
Where can i buy a tack cloth?
Ron M.


You can buy them at a hardware type store in the paint area. You can also make your own. A sample "how to" can be found here

Joe
Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
So Thats what a tack cloth is, interesting. Thanks Joe.

Regards,
Ron M.
Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
ToddStock wrote:
...it is unlikely that Home Depot will stock anything that you'd want to use on a project to be clear-finished.


I've given up on HD, they never have what i need.
I called a paint store in Manhattan that stocks the Gerson brand, I 'll pick up a few tomorrow. Thanks for the detailed info. Todd.

Regards,
Ron M.
Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Can someone tell me, how long it takes the mineral spirits to dry before I apply a seal coat of shellac? Thanks

Ron M.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Ron M. wrote:
Can someone tell me, how long it takes the mineral spirits to dry before I apply a seal coat of shellac? Thanks

Ron M.


Depending on how saturated your wipe down was just a few minuets.
Author:  Ron M. [ Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What's The Best Cleaning Solvent Before Applying a Finish?
Thanks Michael and Todd.

Ron M.
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