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A big "Thank you" to Rob for this book! This is exactly what I was looking for now that I'm starting the process of setting up my first build. I was going to start asking questions about the...

I've done some sanding with 1500 and 2000, then some hand buffing with rubbing compound. It's definitely smooth, but it turned out slightly more dull then before I even started sanding. Any...

I've finished the entire mandolin with nitrocellulose lacquer and have let it cure for almost a month. Now I'm on to the buffing stage. My plan is to do it by hand, but I'm wondering what compound...

So I need some help. I applied four light coats of lacquer and then let it dry for 24 hours. I’ve started to sand with 320 grit, but it’s causing the finish to get a little cloudy or dull looking. ...

Glad I asked the question. Picked up some gray scotchbrite and will try it tonight. Once I start on the lacquer coats and get into sanding, or screw up the scotchbrite portion tonight :) I’ll...

Any tricks for either process? I have basically two coats of sealer on although neither of them are very thick from what I can tell. Don't want to sand (scotchbrite) through them.

What grit do I use for scuff sanding after sealer coats and then what grits do I use for level sanding after lacquer coats? And are they both wet sanding?

This isn’t sounding like a fun process, but I sort of anticipated that. Can you define scuff and level sanding for me? What grits for each and are they both wet sanding?

So I'm at the point of finishing my first kit build. All stained up and ready to apply the finish coats. I purchased the Mohawk EZ vinyl sealer and their classic instrument lacquer all in rattle...