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Author: | Kelby [ Sun May 13, 2007 3:39 pm ] |
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I'm finishing a guitar with z-poxy for the filler/sealer, and will top it with nitro. This is my first time using z-poxy. For those who use z-poxy with nitro, do you prefer to use a layer of shellac between the z-poxy and the lacquer, and why/why not? (I have left a film of z-poxy on the surface, and not sanded the z-poxy back to wood, because I really like the hue and pop it gave to the EIR I'm using.) Thanks. |
Author: | Dave White [ Sun May 13, 2007 10:40 pm ] |
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Kelby, If you are cautious and risk averse then put a shellac coat on the Z-poxy before applying the nitro. This is on the basis that pretty much everything sticks to shellac - the shellac sticks to the Z-poxy and the nitro to the shellac. If you like risks then go with the nitro directly onto the Z-poxy. It's going to depend on the nitro you are using but there could (I say could) be adhesion issues, and just to be interesting (as most things in guitar making are ) these adhesion issues may not surface for a year or so down the line. Best bet is to check with the manufacturer of the nitro. I have read in various places that you should never put shellac under Z-poxy as the Z-poxy doesn't stick to shellac but shellac will stick to Z-poxy that is on wood (interesting one). I have never tested this out so can't confirm or deny this one. |
Author: | Bill Greene [ Mon May 14, 2007 12:35 am ] |
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Aha! I asked this exact question this week to a guy who is going to "teach" me to finish with nitro...and he said there was no adhesion issues between zpoxy and nitro. Hmmm....I'll be watching this thread closely. Perfect timing. |
Author: | Colin S [ Mon May 14, 2007 1:15 am ] |
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Why not just put shellac over the Z-poxy and leave it at that. That would be (and is) my choice. Colin |
Author: | Mark Hanna [ Mon May 14, 2007 6:37 am ] |
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If your unsure or worried the lacq. won't stick to the epoxy, why not lay a coat of vynal sealer between the two? Does that make sense? I'm about to spray over zpoxy, and wonder if this is a good idea. |
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