I'd love to have a Trampas Green Zach Myers SE, if I knew the finish would fade to more of a gray finish and less green. Is there a somewhat "controlled" way to make the finish fade?
The problem with fading is that it’s difficult to predict what the result will be, especially since the wood the fade is on will change color over time, and each piece seems to do that differently.
You may end up with a splotchy color. Some of the fades I've seen aren't equal across the top, evidently depending on the amount of the fading dye in that area.
Curious if you did opt for the intentional faded finish, if you, say, covered 85% of the guitar with a blanket from the bottom up, and slowly and systematically slipped the blanket further down the guitar, you could create your own "fade finish" using just sunlight.
Probably wouldn't produce that great of results...
Some modern window glass blocks UV-A, the only one to penetrate. Standard glass blocks UV-B & UV-C. Personally, I think, being poly, it will take longer than you'll be willing to wait.
I'd love to have a Trampas Green Zach Myers SE, if I knew the finish would fade to more of a gray finish and less green. Is there a somewhat "controlled" way to make the finish fade?
You have to be little careful here. The advice for the UV etc. is right, but due to chemicals, etc. the fade will continue when you think you "have it where you want it". Take it slow and after taking it out of the sun, let it stay out for a while and see if the color continues to fade. UV is breaking down the coatings, etc. and that might continue after you take it out of the sun.
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