"I apply 4 coats (of lacquer) and then sand with 600 dry paper. Then I spray 4 more coats, and sand again with 600 dry."
"I then spray 4 last coats and let it dry for as long as possible. That isn't easy when you have a show coming up in 3 weeks."
Note: That's 12 coats, folks.
"So, after sanding the lacquer finish all the way up to 2000 wet, I buff it out on my miracle buffer."
Here's a closeup of Kirk's buffing wheel.
And one more photo of Kirk at work. Notice the blue tape to protect the fingerboard.
The result- a beautifully finished instrument, front . . .
. . . and back.
Next time- nut and tuning machines!
-Craig
