jamforthelamb Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hey All, Been lurking for a bit, but still a noob. I have a few projects that I will likely ask questions about here, but the first one should hopefully be the easiest. I have a Les Paul copy that someone had painted in purple ceramic paint. My dad and I stripped the crap paint off, and found a real nice hard (poly ?) red finish that has white binding with small black lines in it. The only problem I'm having is there are a few spots on the binding that still has a little of the crap paint on it. What's the best way to get the paint off without messing up the binding, or having to replace it. Fine steel wool ? Super light sanding followed with plastic polish ? Thanks! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 A scraper or razor blade is probably the best way to attack it, and remember to lean the blade back and let it drag in a scraping motion, don't stick the blade forward, it will dig in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punch Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 A scraper or razor blade is probably the best way to attack it, and remember to lean the blade back and let it drag in a scraping motion, don't stick the blade forward, it will dig in. Would that apply to painting a guitar from scratch, or should I mask up the binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishLuthier Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Even if you mask the bindings off you will probably need a bit of cleaning up with a razor blade. Hold it between your thumb and your index finger and use your thumb nail as a depth guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punch Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Thanks for that. We will see if 2008 allows me time to get to grips with my first guitar project in my workshop! Cheers. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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