samdjr74 Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Hi All, I want to make a retro 60's surfer guitar for my next project but I want to make it a ruby red big flake metallic finish like this (in red though) http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/index.p...=&cat2=&q=&st=1 Is it possible to create this finish without an auto body shop? And if it is where should I begin to look for the paint? Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 no. you need a paint gun with a BIG tip to make those flakes go thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirapop Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Is this possible? Shoot a base coat. Let it skin over, and then sprinkle glitter over it. Shake off the excess. Spray with translucent color like Metalcast. Then start spraying clear to build enough thickness to level the finish. No, I've never tried this and I wouldn't expect it to produce a factory finish. But, maybe it wouldn't look so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddgman2001 Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Is this possible? Shoot a base coat. Let it skin over, and then sprinkle glitter over it. Shake off the excess. Spray with translucent color like Metalcast. Then start spraying clear to build enough thickness to level the finish. No, I've never tried this and I wouldn't expect it to produce a factory finish. But, maybe it wouldn't look so bad. I've heard of car guys doing that with success. I tried it on a bass and wound up having to strip it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 I would never do the 'sprinkle' thing. It would look cheesy as all hell. It won't have anywhere NEAR the look you are desiring. Take it to a custom Bike or car shop near you, they do that stuff all the time and have the right equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi705 Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Unless you wat it to look like this then dont do the sparkle finish. I asked this question a few weeks back, you need alot of specialist equipment and skill, im fortunate the body shop owner owes me a favor or two, so i could have it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdjr74 Posted December 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Well one thing I have going for me is my brother is an auto body mechanic specializing in custom paint jobs but unfortnely he's out of work now so if he ever gets another job in that field I guess he would be my best bet. I was just hoping that there was a home brew way of doing it, thanks for all the responses. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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