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Nitrocellulose [message #61474] Wed, 25 November 2009 15:55 Go to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Recently, Bill Epstein suggested that I use nitrocellulose on some speakers I'm having built. I was wondering, is that the finish commonly used on guitars? It's a form of lacquer, right?

The finish I'm looking for is a shiny smooth surface that almost looks like the pearl coat on a car. I really like how it looks on pianos and guitars.

Re: Nitrocellulose [message #61475 is a reply to message #61474] Wed, 25 November 2009 21:11 Go to previous message
Bill Epstein is currently offline  Bill Epstein
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You may be referring to French Polish. There's a website with thorough instructions on polishing a guitar if you Google french Polish. Guy has a Latin sounding name IIRC and uses olive oil as a lubricant. I'd find it for you but a certain virus wiped out my ability to search for anything and the registry doctor has been busy.
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