ibanezlover07 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi all this is my first post I have started restoring my old guitar the Hondo H-1. I have already sanded the guitar and sprayed on the primer. Here are some pictures of my progress thus far. I have a question about painting. I have already bought all the paint from an Auto paint shop who gave me lots of advice. Just like to know if I am doing it in the correct order. 1) Primer wait for it to dry and then sand. What grit sand should i use ?? 2) Then spray on the color. 3) Then spray on the laquer. and then sand again with very fine sandpaper and then re laquer? Does this sound right ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I'm too lazy to help with finishing, but it seems you have the general gist of things, all i really wanted to say is that your guitar is ugly... I'm sure it's beautiful on the inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 all i really wanted to say is that your guitar is ugly... I'm sure it's beautiful on the inside... Good to have you here Ibanez, your guitar is coming along nicely, keep posting pics of your progress and join in. The people here are always willing to help. -Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Well thanks for your comments rgman I think !!! It may be ugly to you, but i like aggressive looking guitars and after im done with it, hopefully it will look alot better This is an old guitar that has never had a set of strings on it since I bought the guitar. Once its done I'm hoping it wil look out of this world and will play nice, as I have bought all new hardware for it. I paid $40 for this guitar about 15 yrs ago, and promised that id make a project out of it and im finally starting. Man I procrastinate....... Thanks for your kind welcome Vinny. Il be sure and post back when i have progressed more.. Edited April 10, 2007 by ibanezlover07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerwolf Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) Looking good so far, not my style of guitar but for some inspiration you should check out the dean razorbacks there almost identical except for the lower point/horn http://www.deanguitars.com/electrics.htm Edited April 10, 2007 by wickerwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levelhead86 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 That's some freakin' geetar! I'll be willing to give those decals you had on there a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) That's some freakin' geetar! I'll be willing to give those decals you had on there a good home! ahahaha they were stickers not decals and were not going to come off so I sanded them into oblivion Yeah those dean guitars are awesome, mine wont turn out like that. This is just a project for me, I doubt it will be that good, but fingers crossed.. I have just finished the purple coat. Edited April 11, 2007 by ibanezlover07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 ooooh - its starting to appeal now its purple!! I would be tempted to modify the headstock by cutting of the lower barb so it only had a spike on the upper edge- i think it would make it a little more streamlined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 ooooh - its starting to appeal now its purple!! I would be tempted to modify the headstock by cutting of the lower barb so it only had a spike on the upper edge- i think it would make it a little more streamlined Yeah i hear ya, but its not gonna happen. The thing is painted and I have no expertise in cutting wood and no equipment to do it. Plus im sure Id fark it up I just got some of the gold hardware in from www.ibanezrules.com and looking for more. I need a gold tremelo non floating, and a gold nut i think its called bridge nut thingo. at the base of the headstock that holds the strings in place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bygde Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Interesting guitar! Really cool shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I need some help. The painting has finished the color looks great but the clear coat of laquer, doesn't seem to have that smooth finish im after..Like my ibanez has. Do i need to buff it or polish it. Its seems a little ruff. Do i need more clear laquer How many layers do I need ? any help would be great !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElysianGuitars Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I need some help. The painting has finished the color looks great but the clear coat of laquer, doesn't seem to have that smooth finish im after..Like my ibanez has. Do i need to buff it or polish it. Its seems a little ruff. Do i need more clear laquer How many layers do I need ? any help would be great !!! i'd do probably a minimum of 5 coats of clear lacquer, if not more... you're gonna be wet sanding and buffing/polishing it for sure. need to sand it flat with 600 after all is said and done and it sits for ~2 weeks to cure, then you'll buff and polish it, then i'd sand it again with 1000, and buff and polish it... time consuming, but oh so worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Just an update for anyone who is following my progress and for those who have helped me out thus far thanks for your helpfull information and when its time to do my 2nd restoration, I think it will turn out even better. here are some update pics. I wet-sanded, then used a cutting compound, then polished it and it seems ready for hardware and wiring etc.... Its not a pro finish but I have learned many mistakes so the next one should get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_ado Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 looks cool i like the colour bit blotchy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah i know it looks blotchy but in person it looks really dark purple with a metallic finish. Bright sun light and or camera flash reveals the crap paint job. ALAS this is my first restoration project and I can only improve on other projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Or, take what you've learned and apply it to THIS job again! Lots of people on this forum have sanded back to wood and started from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Well as much as it seems like a good Idea, I don't have the time to re do over, and I dont have the place. My parents garage was used for 2 weeks, and they dont want more spray painting going on in there and My apartment is no place for spraying a guitar. So it aint gona happen. maybe in the future Il redo it or a whole new project. Edited April 17, 2007 by ibanezlover07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 ok almost finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanezlover07 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Ok its finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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