Finishing swamp ash

[JPJ]

Anybody got any advice about applying a high gloss see-through coloured lacquer to a swamp ash body?

The look I hope to achieve is a black high gloss where the grain is still visible. From the experience of my last self-build, I know that this time I will be using a proprietary grain filler (again in Black). Question is, whats the best products to use to achieve the finish I'm after?

Ta

[budget bassist]

I once applied floor varnish to a bass with a brush. I wouldn't reccommend it!

[Mikey R]

I was looking at this product, never tried it tho:



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It might be better with just a couple of coats of ebony over several clear coats, to give a translucent effect. If you try this one out, let us know how you get on!

[robert43]

I have done it on a Jazz bass ( since sold it ) I used Minwax Wipe on Poly . I sed a rad & also have done it with a foam brush, you can use lambwool.. It takes 2/3 hours for second coat.
Only thing dont used a coarse sand paper that they recommend.

[Al Heeley]

You need to drop Wez a line via the UK Guitar Builders form, he's a master of glossy trans coatings, done some stunning work, some using tinted Rustins plastic Coating (2 part UF lacquer which is brushable) [url="http://simnettguitars.co.uk/forum/index.php"]http://simnettguitars.co.uk/forum/index.php[/url]