Satin Finish on Avalons

[Jimbo]

How do you do that? I'm currently building an electric guitar and I was trying to get a similar sort of satin finish for the neck to an Avalon. Gave it a couple of coats of danish oil and which was getting pretty glossy so I just gave in and put some wax polish on and gave it a good buff up. Now it's gloss but both finishes I used claim a "soft sheen" type finish. What did I do wrong?

Cheers.

[JB]

We use Nitro-Cellulose lacquer, a selection of finishing papers and finally '0000' extra fine steel wool for that satin finish.

Oh yea ... and a gentle touch

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[Jimbo]

I see. So no buffing at all? Just a rub down with some steel wool at the end?

[JB]

yes but rubbing lacquer with steel wool is not the same as rubbing oils or wax.

[Jimbo]

Ok, I'll leave this one as gloss and put it down to experience. Hopefully I'll manage a satin finish next time. Cheers.