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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!turbo41139046.8790277778

You should wait about 3 weeks before the final level sanding and then buff.

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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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Thanks all. Just the clarification I needed. Helpful as always!turbo41139046.9082175926

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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Joe Beaver
Maker of Sawdust

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.

with nitro i like to wait at least 4-6 wks. prefer 6wks. that is when drying in climate controlled conditions.