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Topic: Guitar refinishing
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The Big O
Punk Posts: 393
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-15-2002 05:26 PM
   
I got a hot deal on Strat. The only problem is it has the WORST finish on it. We're talking evergreen mixed with puke!Anyway, I tried using some 320 grit with my palm sander. It kinda gums up. I'm going to just go with a black finish. Maybe I don't need to get the old shit off?? Any input on the best way to do this? The Big O IP: Logged |
radio raheem
Lil Punk Posts: 15
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-15-2002 05:49 PM
is it a new strat? i believe there's an expression about polishing a turd...
talk to nathan at willies. or woody, the repair guy there, used to do refin's. if you run into dave g, i know he's had two p bass' rifined in the last few years and both look amazing.
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The Big O
Punk Posts: 393
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-15-2002 09:28 PM
Its a new strat. Its like a transperant green! Its odd. What were they thinking. I guess, in all honesty, its not too bad. Just bad enough for my taste. I like darker colors. The components are going to be changed as well. I have Texas Specials going in the bridge and middle (from one of my other strats). I have a Seymour single coil called a Quarter Pounder that I like that I'm might be puttin' in the bridge. Mark from Plate-O-Shrimp has a Lace Blue series he likes. I'm going to give it a try too and see if I like it. Otherwise I might stick with the Texas Specials. I have to talk to Woody this week about an order anyway. Thanks for the input. The Big O IP: Logged |
Satan's Little Helper
Punk Posts: 1524
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-15-2002 11:47 PM
try some red devil paint remover and softly wipe. that should tke the paint right off.IP: Logged |
The Big O
Punk Posts: 393
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 11:33 AM
I though about that but I was worried about that stuff getting in the joints and eating away the glue. Must not be a problem though. I just need to calm my fucking ass down on stage!The Big O IP: Logged |
radio raheem
Lil Punk Posts: 15
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 12:05 PM
easy off oven cleaner does cool things sometimes. why a strat, though? are you playing blues for white guys? IP: Logged |
1234
Lil Punk Posts: 18
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-16-2002 12:50 PM
I'd make sure the hardware works and that it stays in tune and leave the finish as is, if you can rock, no one cares what your guitar looks like.IP: Logged |
old guy
Punk Posts: 298
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-18-2002 08:01 AM
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Originally posted by 1234:
I'd make sure the hardware works and that it stays in tune and leave the finish as is, if you can rock, no one cares what your guitar looks like.
Amen! IP: Logged |
monty carlos
Punk Posts: 1150
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 03:46 PM
Don't get The Big O-bowski started on blues for white guys!!IP: Logged |
Jzzz
Punk Posts: 1789
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-18-2002 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by old guy:
Amen!
Oh Noooo! Sounds like he already attacked it with sandpaper, too late! Chemical stripper wont mess with the glue and will easily take off the paint, if its paint! its probably a ureathane finish which is why it's gumming up the sandpaper, and most paint strippers wont work, try AirCraft Remover by Kleen Strip as recomended by.
http://home.flash.net/~guitars//ReRanch101.html Which also looks like a very comprehensive guide to DIY refinishing. IP: Logged |
The Big O
Punk Posts: 393
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 04:48 PM
Jzzz,You called it. (BTW, Re-Ranch is awesome!) I used stripper. It worked great. Next step after clean up and 600 wet sand is grain filler. Then I'll probably use a shellac (no relation to Steve Albini) primer white. Followed by heavy black (my favorite color). Tons of clear coat follow. After a polishing, the gear goes on. The final touch is all the dings and scratches that happen with years of being a goofball on stage! :-) The Big O P.S. ReRanch sells manuafactorers' match paint. Cool!! IP: Logged |
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