Brian Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Holoflash if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzare Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Pretty cool. But I have to ask one question, what is acetone and from what sort of shop could I get it from? BTW, I'm from the UK, does any one know if its called anything different here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Pretty cool. But I have to ask one question, what is acetone and from what sort of shop could I get it from? BTW, I'm from the UK, does any one know if its called anything different here? Unless I'm mistaken, acetone is the same thing as nail polish remover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 It is a strong paint remover that also evaporates quickly....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 ohhh how exciting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yes Wes just a little more buffin and your's is on the way That's his in the pictures folks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladdrac Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Wooow!...Amazing i´m gonna try that in a future guitar for sure.. thanks for those wonderful tuts... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I would think you could use a stencil over the holographic material and spray black then remove the stencil and shoot clear. See any problems with that, Brian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 That looks like fun! I also like the results. OK, the big question, where can I get this holoflash material and at what sort of price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 i just got word that my fingerboard is on the way so i can make a new neck for it befitting the great paint job streaked ebony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I would think you could use a stencil over the holographic material and spray black then remove the stencil and shoot clear. See any problems with that, Brian? Actually I'm doing just that on a guitar right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 That looks like fun! I also like the results. OK, the big question, where can I get this holoflash material and at what sort of price? You can order it in from just about any sign shop that deals with vinal graphics and of course I sell it as well........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asm Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 *WARNING* acetone is VERY, i repeat VERY nasty stuff. you need a respirator with a filter specifically designed for paints and toxic fumes. ive done stuff with acetone while glassing surfboards and have heard horror stories about people years ago who didnt wear mask and they are pretty messed up right now. it doesnt take alot of the stuff to really mess you up, its been proven to cause cancer too. so, watch out, not something to play around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 extreamly true, acetone is not something to take lightly it will kick your butt so take the right precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerealk Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I have used acetone in work and it is not to be messed with! It is not nail varnish remover! I wouldnt put my nails (if I wore nail varnish) anywhere near it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Acetone *is* nail varnish remover - or to be more precise, most nail varnish remover is acetone. I wouldn't advise people to make themselves Singapore Slings with acetone, but it really isn't that toxic, certainly not compared to a great many solvents used in finishing. In the UK acetone is available in most chemists, and is inexpenisve (I got a small bottle for 89p). The following comes from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease registry (ATSDR): How can acetone affect my health? If you are exposed to acetone, it goes into your blood which then carries it to all the organs in your body. If it is a small amount, the liver breaks it down to chemicals that are not harmful and uses these chemicals to make energy for normal body functions. Breathing moderate- to-high levels of acetone for short periods of time, however, can cause nose, throat, lung, and eye irritation; headaches; light-headedness; confusion; increased pulse rate; effects on blood; nausea; vomiting; unconsciousness and possibly coma; and shortening of the menstrual cycle in women. Swallowing very high levels of acetone can result in unconsciousness and damage to the skin in your mouth. Skin contact can result in irritation and damage to your skin. The smell and respiratory irritation or burning eyes that occur from moderate levels are excellent warning signs that can help you avoid breathing damaging levels of acetone. Health effects from long-term exposures are known mostly from animal studies. Kidney, liver, and nerve damage, increased birth defects, and lowered ability to reproduce (males only) occurred in animals exposed long-term. It is not known if people would have these same effects. How likely is acetone to cause cancer? The Department of Health and Human Services, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have not classified acetone for carcinogenicity. Acetone does not cause skin cancer in animals when applied to the skin. We don't know if breathing or swallowing acetone for long periods will cause cancer. Studies of workers exposed to it found no significant risk of death from cancer. In short, don't bath daily in it, and you'll be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Nail Varnish Remover = Usually Aceton mixed with a thinner Concerning the horror stories: There are horror stories about everything in our time. Acetone in my opínion is not worse then nitro and other solvents. As I was a small kid I build aircraft models, etc. and I really used loads of Acetone without any care or gloves. To this day I clean my hands with Acetone if I have gotten laquer, etc. on the skin. Im feeling great and healthy. I know that it IS stupid to deal with toxic substances like acetone that way and it is definatley better to handle it with care and war proper protecions. I just want to say that is not THAT terrible at least I think so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Cool tutorial!! Thanks!! As for acetone - has anyone used it on your hands (to remove CA glue, ...) and forget that you have a cut in your hand? Ooooooowwwwww!!!!!!!!!! That hurts!!!!! From working in the shop, I always seem to have a few nicks, scrapes, ... in my hands and when the acetone hits them - I nearly hit the roof!! I am extremely cautious about this nowadays (I'm a slow learner at these types of things). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Acetone is wonderful stuff! Its a super solvent and I can't think of a better one aside from Brake cleaner. When I was working on fibreglass boats we used it exclusively for cleaning brushes and troweling tools. It feels cold to the touch because of its extreme evaporative properties. Sort of the same cooling effect you feel when sweat evaporates from your body, but more intense. A lot of paints and fillers are acetone based because it gasses off (cures) quickly. If you want to find all the cuts on your hands try washing up with laundry detergent...STINGS! The one you want to watch out for is polyurethane paint which contains isocyanates. The paint provides the best finish and is extremely durable. But I was told that if you want to use it without exposing yourself to isocyanates you basically need some form of self-contained breathing apparatus. There are no known filtering systems/masks that will prevent isocyanates from entering your lungs. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/isocyanates/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 sweet tutorial! shame im not a big fan of that type of finish but handy to know still. Big Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Basically the same process i used for this body but haven't cleared it yet. Brian, you can add this pic to your tut to show other things you can do with vinyl. My vinyl guy is supposed to have some fun new stuff for me to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Fun laying it on a body and trimming to see instant result's isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefm Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 When I was working at an autobody shop I did a lot of paint prep...I had worked with a paint stripper made for aircraft paint...you spread it on...you covered it with plastic you come back 10 minutes later and the paint will fall off...you don't even have to scrape....THAT was some crazy stuff...way faster than sanding for getting paint off large panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Acetone dangers: and shortening of the menstrual cycle in women. AahA!!! Now I know why the ex was so bitchy! She was always doing her nails. Seems like she was always on her period. That explains alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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