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Tutorial: Brite Tone (Instrument Finish)

Brite Tone is a high-solids protective coating, or "topcoat", originally designed for musical instruments. Weighing in at around 85% solids content, Brite Tone gives you the best durability for hand-crafted guitars and wooden instruments.

  1. Environment: for best results, apply Brite Tone in a room with the temperature between 68-75ºF.

  2. Sealing: Prior to using Brite Tone, we recommend using a CrystaLac sealer to enhance the natural colors in the wood and to minimize grain raise.

  3. Recoat Time: Wait 4 hours between each coat. You do not need to sand between coats.

  4. Cure Time: Since it is waterborne and doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals, Brite Tone can take up to 30 days to fully cure.

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