sidysm Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 (edited) I'm considering purchasing a used Orville Les Paul which is a simply beautiful 59 Les Paul Vintage Sunburst Guitar barring one contencious point, it has a poly finish. I really don't think the shiny poly finish suits these vintage looking guitars but I could not have dreamed of a better looking burst so... Does anyone know how valid it would be to get the poly finish removed and a thin nitro finish applied maintaing the finish intact? And if so what would be a ball park figure to get this done proffessionally, I would even settle for just the top to be refinished? thanks for any help you guys can give. Sid and appologies in advance I meant to post this in the finishing forum Edited April 7, 2005 by sidysm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_ed Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Hi Syd, 1) The sunburst finish is most likely a part of the poly finish, so probably not. 2) If it isn't, removing the poly will probably still remove bits and pieces of what ever finish/stain is underneath it. Either plan on refinishing the whole thing or don't bother messing with it. Guitar Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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