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Varnishing a scratchplate


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My new bass (NBD post post forthcoming) has a rather cheap and nasty scratchplate. Worst case scenario is that I'll get a new one made up. In the meantime, for much less than a fiver, I've bought some Humbrol clear enamel varnish from the local model shop. The first coat has gone on ok with some tiny bubbles embedded in it. The varnish plus tiny bubbles is still way better than the original, but in the interest of achieving perfection... is there a clever way to smooth it down? Brisk rub with a dry cloth? T-cut? And is there an optimal number of coats... or do I just carry on until the scratchplate is 3" thick?

Cheers, guys!

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On the next coat, use a heatgun (or hairdryer) to remove the bubbles before it drys. This should work and help for a professional finish. Wet/dry sand paper from 600-1500 works well with alot of finishes but use it in steps, E.G;600,800,1000,1200,1500.

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