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So this is the GluBoost Fill n' Finish then? It looks quite nice!

I prefer a clear pore filler in hardwoods (especially rosewoods), and have always used CA under french polish with great results (blasphemy, I know). I am thinking about trying the Fill n' Finish as an alternative to regular CA. How are the odors compared to regular CA? Does it shrink back any? Did you use the "GlueDry" product?

Odours not quite as bad as regular CAs, but still fairly strong - I'd recommend a full face mask with suitable filters for organic vapors if you'r using that type of quantity in an enclosed unventilated space. Or maybe go odourless CA?
I have used Gluedry, but didn't need it for this process, except once to dry a rough patch I wanted to sand back quickly.

Thanks for the kind words folks.
rbuddy - PM me
RusRob - GluBoost is not brittle at all - from the website - Fill n’ finish Thin formula is a non-creeping, water clear, non-brittle and flexible pro formula top coat, finish, and repair solution. Use as a base coat during drop fills and as a top coat after Fill n Finish Pro Formula. When filling, Fill n’ Finish Thin is perfect for less porous woods, like ebony, maple, some rosewoods and Koa, which require a thinner finishing product that will penetrate further. Also perfect as a top coat when using both Fill n Finish products as a complete finish.
I have dried a small pool of GluBoost with the accelerator on teflon and peeled it off to check, and this "test" verified the above flexibility statement. so I'm not expecting any chipping issues.
Pat - have you tried the same fingernail test on a nitro, varnish or water based finish? I think you'll have a similar result if you do. I think you'd have to go 2K, polyester or UV cured to better the results.

Author:	Colin North [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:26 am ]
Post subject:	GluBoost finish
Latest venture into a Bluboost finish, on a hybrid neck (magnetic truss rod cover) brought in to replace the original black side dots with white ones. Original Truoil over epoxy finish was sanded off completely, and it was Pore filled with Normal Gluboost, then Gluboost thin used to build up the finish. Not perfect, but thought I might share. I would like to render thanks to the generous advice from Jim Kirby for sharing his experiences in CA finishing for getting my getting this far.

Author:	rbuddy [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:43 am ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Looks pretty darn nice Colin. I'd be very interested in the technique you are using. How applied, how many coats, sanding and buffing, any of the details you care to share. Would you do it again? I've got some GluBoost and am considering finishes on 3 current guitars. Thanks for posting.

Author:	Chris Pile [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:05 pm ]
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No one would ever guess. You'd have to tell them.

Author:	jfmckenna [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Well gees look at that!

Author:	RusRob [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:59 pm ]
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Looks Beautiful Colin, CA seems to be pretty brittle and was wondering if using GluBoost changes that aspect of it? Have you had any issues with it chipping easily? It sure has a nice gloss Cheers, Bob

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Author:	Pmaj7 [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Looks great! I used a different brand of CA on a spruce top. Looks good but I think it's too soft for softwood and dents easily with a fingernail.( No chipping tho) Pat

Author:	Colin North [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Thanks for the kind words folks. rbuddy - PM me RusRob - GluBoost is not brittle at all - from the website - Fill n’ finish Thin formula is a non-creeping, water clear, non-brittle and flexible pro formula top coat, finish, and repair solution. Use as a base coat during drop fills and as a top coat after Fill n Finish Pro Formula. When filling, Fill n’ Finish Thin is perfect for less porous woods, like ebony, maple, some rosewoods and Koa, which require a thinner finishing product that will penetrate further. Also perfect as a top coat when using both Fill n Finish products as a complete finish. I have dried a small pool of GluBoost with the accelerator on teflon and peeled it off to check, and this "test" verified the above flexibility statement. so I'm not expecting any chipping issues. Pat - have you tried the same fingernail test on a nitro, varnish or water based finish? I think you'll have a similar result if you do. I think you'd have to go 2K, polyester or UV cured to better the results.

Author:	jfrench79 [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
So this is the GluBoost Fill n' Finish then? It looks quite nice! I prefer a clear pore filler in hardwoods (especially rosewoods), and have always used CA under french polish with great results (blasphemy, I know). I am thinking about trying the Fill n' Finish as an alternative to regular CA. How are the odors compared to regular CA? Does it shrink back any? Did you use the "GlueDry" product?

Author:	Colin North [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
jfrench79 wrote: So this is the GluBoost Fill n' Finish then? It looks quite nice! I prefer a clear pore filler in hardwoods (especially rosewoods), and have always used CA under french polish with great results (blasphemy, I know). I am thinking about trying the Fill n' Finish as an alternative to regular CA. How are the odors compared to regular CA? Does it shrink back any? Did you use the "GlueDry" product? Odours not quite as bad as regular CAs, but still fairly strong - I'd recommend a full face mask with suitable filters for organic vapors if you'r using that type of quantity in an enclosed unventilated space. Or maybe go odourless CA? I have used Gluedry, but didn't need it for this process, except once to dry a rough patch I wanted to sand back quickly.

Author:	jfrench79 [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Colin North wrote: Odours not quite as bad as regular CAs, but still fairly strong - I'd recommend a full face mask with suitable filters for organic vapors if you'r using that type of quantity in an enclosed unventilated space. Or maybe go odourless CA? I have used Gluedry, but didn't need it for this process, except once to dry a rough patch I wanted to sand back quickly. Thank you Colin, I appreciate you sharing your experience.

Author:	RusRob [ Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:36 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: GluBoost finish
Colin North wrote: Thanks for the kind words folks. rbuddy - PM me RusRob - GluBoost is not brittle at all - from the website - Fill n’ finish Thin formula is a non-creeping, water clear, non-brittle and flexible pro formula top coat, finish, and repair solution. Use as a base coat during drop fills and as a top coat after Fill n Finish Pro Formula. When filling, Fill n’ Finish Thin is perfect for less porous woods, like ebony, maple, some rosewoods and Koa, which require a thinner finishing product that will penetrate further. Also perfect as a top coat when using both Fill n Finish products as a complete finish. I have dried a small pool of GluBoost with the accelerator on teflon and peeled it off to check, and this "test" verified the above flexibility statement. so I'm not expecting any chipping issues. Pat - have you tried the same fingernail test on a nitro, varnish or water based finish? I think you'll have a similar result if you do. I think you'd have to go 2K, polyester or UV cured to better the results. Colin, Thanks for the comprehensive reply, Looks like an interesting product. It sure has a nice gloss! Cheers, Bob

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