Painting From Black To White.

[Enma_Darei]

Hey, guys, I know there's tons of tuts out there, but I want to know if I can skip some steps, the only thing I wan to to is to paint my black strat white, pretty simple, am I right?.

I've read something about white paint turning yellow over time or from the clear coat, any advice on that?, I don't want a yellowish white.

Heres a pic of the guitar:

-Thanks

Edited April 30, 2008 by Enma_Darei

[killemall8]

so, whats your question?

[GregP]

Obviously, "What do I need to do to paint this guitar white," followed by "and is it true that it'll eventually turn yellowish?"

Personally, I'd leave it black. Black is more bad@$$.

[Enma_Darei]

. . .Personally, I'd leave it black. Black is more bad@$$.

Well, I guess that's just matter of personal taste

[killemall8]

i personally hate gloss black paintjobs on guitars almost more than anything. but a gloss black STRAT just makes me want to throw an old lady into traffic. i hate them that much. but, still, what is your question? just scuff sand the body to 400 where there are no more shiny spots. then use grey or white primer, then spray with your white. ta da, white guitar.

[anderekel]

Don't forget to take off all the electronics first. I know it's obvious, but I've seen people do stupider things, hehe

and it's red strats for me, can't stand'em

Edited April 30, 2008 by anderekel

[Enma_Darei]

srry If I'm being too noob, guys.

So, I just sand the clear coat and just primer ove black, ok.

Any advice on the "yellow-ing" thing?

I mean, will it really turn yellowish with the clear coat?

[killemall8]

it depends on what clear you use. its the clear that yellows, not the white. most clears will say on the label if they are non yellowing or not.

[Enma_Darei]

it depends on what clear you use. its the clear that yellows, not the white. most clears will say on the label if they are non yellowing or not.

I see, thank you.

[GregP]

Yeah, it's red strats for me, too. <shudder>