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Jim Sliff
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
Languages: English
I'm a resource for those interesting in (or frustrated by) guitar finishing/refinishing After 35 years as a consulting resource for Architects, Engineers, Owners, Specifications Consultants, Property Managers and product manufacturers in the paint and coatings industry I've "retired" into my side "hobby/avocation" and do everyth... more
I'm a resource for those interesting in (or frustrated by) guitar finishing/refinishing After 35 years as a consulting resource for Architects, Engineers, Owners, Specifications Consultants, Property Managers and product manufacturers in the paint and coatings industry I've "retired" into my side "hobby/avocation" and do everything from simple clear neck finishes to extreme "relic" finishes (i.e. aged to look 25-60 years old).
I'm happy to help all do-it-yourself folks attempting their first finishing project or trade tips with other "old timers".
My Business: None - contact me for details
Business Description: Free Advice! Or, if you are REALLY stuck with a problem and don't know what else to do, contact me and if advice won't help I may be able to complete the project for you.
My Expertise: Background/History: I'm a long-time paint/coatings/waterproofing/safety industry veteran who has always been interested in the technical end of instrument finishing, especially solid-body guitars. I have been able to draw on my background to enable quicker turnaround than most who use lacquers; I also use very unconventional products and combinations of products to achieve specific effects.
So - ask me a question, or inquire by email about in-depth business services. Aloha!
Experience: Over 30 years of in-depth technical experience in paint, industrial coatings, lacquers, polyurethanes and exotic coatings with many published project profile and technical articles.
