Musikraft thin lacquer sealer question
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mandoloony
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I had it one one neck. I was hoping it would be good for long-term use, but it was really so thin that you couldn't tell it was there. It would have worn through very quickly without additional buildup. They mean it when they call it a sealer.
I have it on one MK neck. It's a bit rough to feel as the finish raises the grain a bit and they do nothing else, but not a problem. Been about a year on a lightly used guitar but is used for some gigs. I intended to finish the neck but never did yet.
eallen
Friend of Leo's
Sealer properties are made to seal, fill, & easily sand that promotes adheasion for a final finish. As such they are not designed for the durability of a final finish.
SRHmusic
Friend of Leo's
My favorite neck is a Musikraft that I finished with Tried & True oil. I followed the instructions and read many of the comments on the StewMac page when they used to sell a small bottle of it. (I ended up doing three coats.)
The finish was still slightly tacky for a few months, just noticeable. Then after 4 to 6 months I realized it had really fully cured. It's hard but satin smooth and always feels dry.
Edit- I see there an 8 ounce bottle on Amazon, too.
Here's the StewMac page for the pint can.
Tried & True Original Wood Finish - StewMac
An all-natural wood finish made from a blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax for superior water and liquid protection.
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jim.mucka
TDPRI Member
I have a couple of Musikraft necks as well as Allparts. On the Musikraft necks, I apply 2 or 3 coats of gloss lacquer and then buff back with 800 grit followed by #0000 steel wool to a semi-gloss or satin finish. The finish looks like satin lacquer but feel smoother and like you are making contact with the wood. I then used amber tinted lacquer on the headstock and heel so from the front it looks like a traditionally finished neck. If I ever do where through this, I will just refinish it. Note that polishes having silicon (or worse Finger-ease or whatever it is) should be avoided as they are difficult to completely remove. I don't hesitate to try things on my partscasters and it is pretty rewarding when you have a success.
Yea, the 8oz is what I found.My favorite neck is a Musikraft that I finished with Tried & True oil. I followed the instructions and read many of the comments on the StewMac page when they used to sell a small bottle of it. (I ended up doing three coats.)
The finish was still slightly tacky for a few months, just noticeable. Then after 4 to 6 months I realized it had really fully cured. It's hard but satin smooth and always feels dry.
Edit- I see there an 8 ounce bottle on Amazon, too.
Here's the StewMac page for the pint can.
Tried & True Original Wood Finish - StewMac
An all-natural wood finish made from a blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax for superior water and liquid protection.www.stewmac.com
Did you remove the sealer or just go over top of it?My favorite neck is a Musikraft that I finished with Tried & True oil. I followed the instructions and read many of the comments on the StewMac page when they used to sell a small bottle of it. (I ended up doing three coats.)
The finish was still slightly tacky for a few months, just noticeable. Then after 4 to 6 months I realized it had really fully cured. It's hard but satin smooth and always feels dry.
Edit- I see there an 8 ounce bottle on Amazon, too.
Here's the StewMac page for the pint can.
Tried & True Original Wood Finish - StewMac
An all-natural wood finish made from a blend of polymerized linseed oil and beeswax for superior water and liquid protection.
SRHmusic
Friend of Leo's
On the (grand total of) two Musikraft necks I finished a few years ago, I lightly sanded with something like 200 or 400 grit paper to where it felt like the 'raw' wood. I recall the fine, light wood dust, but not the exact grit.
It didn't take much sanding to get to that point. I guess they didn't put on much of the light sealer. You might want to email them or check their FAQ to see if they are doing or recommending anything different these days.
