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Ash Translucent Finish Kit — Dye + Sealer + Gloss for open-grain woods
Create a professional translucent guitar finish in virtually any colour with one complete system. Combines metal complex guitar dye (mix with ethanol), clear sealer, natural/neutral ash grain filler, and a water‑based clear lacquer gloss. Neutral ash filler can be tinted for a subtle ceruse effect.
Finish type: Transparent / translucent guitar finish | Dye type: Metal complex dye powders | Dye solvent: Mix with ethanol | Sealer: Water-based clear sealer | Grain filler: Ash, natural/neutral | Top coat: Water-based clear lacquer gloss
- Complete system: dye, sealer, ash filler, gloss
- Keeps wood grain visible with a translucent look
- Neutral ash filler suits open-grain woods
- Filler can be tinted for a subtle ceruse effect
- Gloss clear coat protects colour and clarity
This ash translucent guitar finish kit gloss bundle delivers a transparent ash guitar finish that keeps the wood grain fully visible, with a complete finishing stack: Grain Fill → Seal → Dye → Gloss Clear Coat. If you've been wondering what supplies do I need to refinish a guitar, this set covers every step in one box — in stock and dispatched from our UK warehouse.
What’s Inside
- Metal Complex Dye Kit (powders) – Yellow / Red / Blue / Black to mix custom transparent stain colours (mix with ethanol).
- Water-Based Clear Sealer – prepares the surface, improves colour control, and helps create an even base.
- Ash Grain Filler (Natural / Neutral) – closes open grain for a smoother finish; suited to ash and other open-grain woods.
- Water-Based Clear Lacquer Gloss – durable gloss clear coat to protect colour and enhance clarity.
Why Natural Ash Filler
- Best match for ash: closes pores without adding a strong dark tint.
- Neutral base for effects: can be tinted with dye to create a custom pore colour.
- Ceruse-ready: tint the filler (or push into pores with contrast) for a subtle ceruse / highlighted grain effect.
Recommended Finishing Order
- Grain fill (ash filler): work filler into the pores, wipe across the grain, let dry, then sand smooth.
- Seal (clear sealer): apply thin coats to stabilise the surface and improve dye control; sand lightly if needed.
- Dye (metal complex dyes + ethanol): mix your target colour, test on scrap/hidden areas, then apply evenly for a transparent stain.
- Gloss clear coat (water-based clear lacquer gloss): apply multiple thin coats for protection and high-gloss clarity; lightly sand between coats if required.
Colour Mixing and Testing
This ash guitar finish dye sealer gloss system rewards careful testing. Try the colour on scrap wood or inside cavities before staining the whole guitar. If the colour is too strong, dilute with more ethanol; if it’s too dark or muted, adjust the dye ratios carefully (black is powerful).
Who This Kit Is For
- Builders seeking a transparent ash guitar finish with visible, glossy grain.
- Projects using ash bodies that need a smooth, neutral base.
- Finishes exploring ceruse / pore highlight effects by tinting the neutral grain filler.
Prefer a different look or wood species? Explore the full range in our guitar finishing kit collection, with fast UK delivery on every order.
