Refinish Question

[Jow]

Hey guys I have kinda of a noob question. I have black guitar that I would like to add some art work too. Just on the face of the guitar. Do i have to sand the whole guitar down and start over or can I just sand the face, paint it up,clear coat and buff?? How do you think this would look? Thanks

[Drak]

Since I doubt you're going to get any type of chemical adhesion between original finish, new paint, and new topcoat finish, then yes, you need to sand the body to achieve a physical adhesion instead.

I would first wipe the body down 2-3 times thoroughly with Naptha to remove any skin oils or guitar polish that has been applied, then buy a 1000 grit Abralon sanding disc (they're cheap, maybe $5.00 usa dollars) and rub it down thoroughly with the sanding pad 2-3 times, wiping with a clean cloth afterwards, then your body should be ready to accept the new paint and finish.

How it will look is totally up to you.

[Jow]

Since I doubt you're going to get any type of chemical adhesion between original finish, new paint, and new topcoat finish, then yes, you need to sand the body to achieve a physical adhesion instead.

I would first wipe the body down 2-3 times thoroughly with Naptha to remove any skin oils or guitar polish that has been applied, then buy a 1000 grit Abralon sanding disc (they're cheap, maybe $5.00 usa dollars) and rub it down thoroughly with the sanding pad 2-3 times, wiping with a clean cloth afterwards, then your body should be ready to accept the new paint and finish.

How it will look is totally up to you.

Thanks sounds good. I'll try that and see how it goes

[rooster]

This should answer your questions.....How to add a graphic to your guitar