I'm building an LP12 from parts basically.
I have an old LP12 which has aged since it was built.
Serial Number 034295.
First question is, would this be waxed, oil based or poly based finish ?
The finish needs to be stripped and re-applied.
I have an old LP12 which has aged since it was built.
Serial Number 034295.
First question is, would this be waxed, oil based or poly based finish ?
The finish needs to be stripped and re-applied.
In its over 40yrs lifespan, I'd be surprised if more than one type of finish wasn't used, but if you're planning on a full refinishing-likely including sanding of any minor nicks, etc - little harm will likely be done by using a consumer level finish stripper, which should handle virtually any of the possible products listed. Wash afterwards with standard lacquer thinners, and let dry overnight before sanding and applying new top coat product.
Personally, I'm a fan of NC lacquers over oil and poly finishes, and the plinth is small enough that a single rattle can should suffice for as many coats as you might want to get the desired results - no more than 3, I should think?
Personally, I'm a fan of NC lacquers over oil and poly finishes, and the plinth is small enough that a single rattle can should suffice for as many coats as you might want to get the desired results - no more than 3, I should think?
I've had issues in the past where various stains have reacted with the laquer, this manifests itself with tiny bubbles which look awful.
Fitero, the damage to my plinth is like the damage to the front right hand corner of your right hand picture.
I think its going to have to be rubbed down quite severely in order to achieve a satisfactory result.
I think its going to have to be rubbed down quite severely in order to achieve a satisfactory result.
Sand it down with the grain with say 220 grit and finish with 400 or so.
You can use dye or simply linseed oil and maybe steel wool the final or cover everything in clear lacquer.
There's all kinds of ways to go. If your unsure of the final look , try any similar wood stock and experiment away.
Regards
David
You can use dye or simply linseed oil and maybe steel wool the final or cover everything in clear lacquer.
There's all kinds of ways to go. If your unsure of the final look , try any similar wood stock and experiment away.
Regards
David
I have a feeling my friend who scrubbed back the black paint a previous owner had applied to his LP12 used linseed oil after the wire wool. The finish now looks like that in Fitero's photo.
So it would appear that the actual surface of the plinth has been roughed up as well. AVWERK is correct, and you should bite the bullet and strip it down, sand it until your fingers can't stand it any longer then finish it with one of the latest, easiest rub/wipe on stain and varnishes. There are many available, and they work quite well with us occasional wood workers.
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