angussg Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 After having tried 3 times (painting) with awful scratchy looking results the future of my project guitar is bleak. There are always scratches that surface and uneveness. If anybody knows as to what i could do for a fool proof finish it would be incredibly helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 not to be taken the wrong way, are you using a sanding block and sanding between coats? Typically, you can get through all the color coats and sand once with 400 grit. Got pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angussg Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) well i think that the big problem is with the actual wood. Even though i sanded it allthe way up it still seems to have marks that always show through even though they are shallow. could tons of coats possibly take care of that?? Edited December 24, 2008 by angussg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Probably some grain filler is the best option. Are you looking for cheap/fast/right now or patient/cost a few bucks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angussg Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 im looking for the quick fast and cheap. I have lost almost all of my patience with this and truely do not want to strip the paint 1 more time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ok, here we go... kpcrash's cheap/fast guide to a smooth painting surface. Assuming you're in the US.... (if not, substitute brands with what's available, as long as it's not enamel paint) 1. You've already sanded it down, so good - make sure it's sanded to 400 grit. 2. Get 1 can of Rustoleum Painter's Touch White Primer and a small container of Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Putty (total about $6) 3. Use the putty for any grain deeper than your fingernail is long (assuming normally trimmed nails or the depth of a b string) 4. Smooth with 400 grit, spray primer every 1/2 hour for 3 coats 5. Sand with 400 grit - surface you see in primer is the surface you will see with paint. Preferably you'd use the same brand of paint as primer (quite important) If you need more from here, just let me know. This should get you a smooth starting surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angussg Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sorry for the misunderstanding but there is paint on it already - The help is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcrash Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 hmmm... you can try more paint, but that's about it if it's already painted. Know that as you add layers of clear, sometimes, if you use enough clear, you can get a pretty flat surface to sand/buff in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psw Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 It would help a lot to know what is on it, how much is on it (you say you painted it three times...was it painted before that) and how the original paint was prepared and what you are using to paint it with now... AND...a picture always helps... If there are paint scratches it is because the preparation is not done properly...as simple as that. Take it back as far as you can, add a filling undercoat, sand that back with light paper till it looks smooth...possibly do it again fi not good enough...then paint it again. Preparation is 99% of any finish...adding more onto a bad start is rarely helpful. You don't need to take it right beck to bear wood to get a good result, but you can't expect paint to overcome bad prep...just the way it is... again...more info and pics will give you more results and not try the patience of those who might seek to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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