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Permalink Reply by Rooster on November 3, 2015 at 3:09am

Jim, a lot of us are using Tru-Oil gunstock finish to finish the necks. I have even covered several boxes with it with no problems at all. First I glue down any loose edges on the stickers with white glue, then give the box several thin coats of Tru-oil using a cotton gun cleaning patch. I have not used it on the fret board of any of my fretted builds (I use Danish oil on these)...........but a fretless build would be no problem. Tru-oil doesn't seem to effect the ink in the stickers and seems to make the colors really pop........I have even used it over sharpie ink with no problems ;-)

Hope this helps :)

Permalink Reply by Tom Drommond on November 10, 2015 at 7:21pm

I forget about Mod Podge.  I need to try that on one. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Terry Trotter on December 12, 2015 at 10:32pm

Hey guys, a bit late here but here goes......I am using shellac, its not too difficult to apply using a rag and an absorbent pad and it dries quickly and is pretty hard, takes a few goes to get a good technique, usually apply 3 to 4 coats, using a 3M type medium scotch pad between coats and being very gentle with sanding, really just de-nibbing the surface, have a go its not too difficult.

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