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| Author: | turbo411 [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:05 pm ] |
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I know its important for the finish to fully cure but does that mean to wait 4 weeks before final sanding (i.e. 800, 1500 2000 grit) or wait 4 weeks before buffing? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:12 pm ] |
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You should wait about 3 weeks before the final level sanding and then buff. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:37 pm ] |
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Turbo, it depends on what finish you are using and the conditions (i.e. weather,temperature, RH) For water based finishes I like to let mine cure for 5-6 weeks before level sanding and buffing as the water finishes don't cure hard enough is just 3-4 weeks. |
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| Author: | turbo411 [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 1:46 pm ] |
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Thanks all. Just the clarification I needed. Helpful as always! |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:57 pm ] |
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Like others have said, it all depends on the finish, RH and temp. If you have a good noise you can give it the sniff test. Any odor at all and it is not dry! |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:51 pm ] |
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Turbo, all great advice you have received so far, i found it hard to wait 2 weeks in september but it was worth it and when i'll get there again, i now have o\my mandolin projects to help me get over the urge to touch my guitar too soon, 3 weeks minimum but 4-6 weeks must be excellent. |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Sun Nov 26, 2006 2:06 pm ] |
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with nitro i like to wait at least 4-6 wks. prefer 6wks. that is when drying in climate controlled conditions. |
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