Posted 11 March 2009 - 06:27 AM
I've had the same problem every time I've used nitrocellulose. It naturally orange peels as it bonds to the layer of finish underneath.
I'm pretty sure that the only way around this, is to let the finish layers cure for several weeks between coats, but that is usually out of the question, especially for mass produced guitars.
You can buff the area by hand, and reduce the ripple affect considerably, but you have to be VERY carefull that you don't cut through the finish, especially on sharp outside corners and near binding edges.
Use a good polish, not a wax or cleaner, and buff the larger areas by hand. If you have a Dremel with adjustable speed settings, they work very well on inside corners when set at very low speed, but you need to be carefull about cutting too much in one area and making the problem worse.
If you do take on this repair, patience is the key. Polish a little, then inspect carefully. Repeat if needed. Be aware that the nitro is pretty thin, even when many layers are applied.
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