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JDubs

Post subject: First Build - clear coat

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:20 pm

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Hello - I'm new here and a newer guitar player...still learning! I decided to try a guitar kit (Telecaster style) Christmas gift to myself. After much searching and you tube watching I decided to use minwax stain, followed by Tru Oil. I assume my next step(s) would be to add some kind of clear coat after about 10-12 coats of Tru Oil. I'm on coat #3 of the oil. Question: what recommendations might you all have with regard to the clear coat? Poly...lacquer....? Spray or brush on? Thoughts?

Thanks!

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SteveSmith

Post subject: Re: First Build - clear coat

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:20 pm

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No clear coat needed over TruOil.

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Chris Pile

Post subject: Re: First Build - clear coat

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:30 pm

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10 to 12 coats of TruOil should be plenty.

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Pmaj7

Post subject: Re: First Build - clear coat

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:50 pm

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TruOil is the clear

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JDubs

Post subject: Re: First Build - clear coat

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:40 am

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Thank you all for the responses! Perfect!

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