maaaik Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I am working on restoring 2 guitarts at the moment, and need some help on the finishing. 1. I have stripped the paint off an old Telecaster (maple) down to where the original wood sealant is still intact in most areas. There were some areas I had to sand down to the bare wood, however. I would like to keep the natural finish look on this guitar, that is, not paint it any color. Should I re-seal the whole thing? Should I only reseal the bare wood areas? What kind of sealant should I use? 2. I have stripped the paint off an old Gibson SG completely down to the bare wood. I wish to paint this a light red, with the wood grain showing through. My questions are: 1. Do I first need to use a stain or sealant? If so, what kind? 2. Is there a special type of paint I need to use? Thanks for your help!! Maaaik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Heya and welcome to the forum maaik Can i recommend you use the search feature at the top left - You will probably get the answers you need there Good luck with your projects ~~ Slain Angel ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 an old maple tele? is it a fender? Anyway, you want to get the finish even, if soem areas are bare and some sealed, you may notice a difference when refinished you have many options, I would continue to sand through the sealer, then stain. If you are looking for a clear coat you can spray lacquer and buff (See finishing tutorials) or finish with a tung oil. For the SG, if you want the grain to show through, stay away from paint. Stain it then seal it or lacquer. I read somewhere how Gibson got the deep reddish brown look for many SG's but I can't remember where I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maaaik Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 an old maple tele? is it a fender? Anyway, you want to get the finish even, if soem areas are bare and some sealed, you may notice a difference when refinished you have many options, I would continue to sand through the sealer, then stain. If you are looking for a clear coat you can spray lacquer and buff (See finishing tutorials) or finish with a tung oil. For the SG, if you want the grain to show through, stay away from paint. Stain it then seal it or lacquer. I read somewhere how Gibson got the deep reddish brown look for many SG's but I can't remember where I saw it. ← Well, at least I am pretty sure it is maple. Yes, it is a Fender. Concerning both guitars, you mention each time to stain, then lacquer. Is there a special kind of stain to use, or will any old wood stain do? Also, what is the best kind of lacquer to use? thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisstrong_86 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) HI, Check out http://www.reranch.com, offers many good solutions to your questions. Also check out http://www.stewmac.com/ and maybe do some reading, Dan Erlewine's book "Guitar Player Repair Guide" has a good section on refinishing chris Edited June 24, 2005 by Chrisstrong_86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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