Painting/Finishing

Painting and finishing supplies are not supplied with the guitar kit. Note—The guitar body is made from alder wood and the neck from maple wood. Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally stunning and glossy on these nice types of wood.

Painting/Finishing Tips:

•Always work in a well ventilated area when using finishing materials.

•Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask and safety glasses when using finishing materials!

•Fabricate hooks from shirt hangers to sus- pend the guitar components during the fin- ishing process.

•Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer finish than one heavy coat. Note—Always follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.

•Dust particles suspended in the air will settle on wet finishes, resulting in less than satis- factory results. To avoid this problem:

1.Leave the room where the finishing will take place completely undisturbed for 24 hours prior to applying the finish.

2.Have the guitar components positioned for the finish application upon entering the room.

3.Avoid making unnecessary movements upon entering the finish room.

4.Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts and immediately leave the finish room.

5.DO NOT return to the room until the spec- ified drying time has elapsed.

•Always follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.

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