cyb3rvampire Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Hey guys. I want to repaint my guitar. What do i need to do? Im assuming i need to take the finish off, then what? What kind of paint should i use? How should i take the finish off, how many coats? do i need to put laquer on it when im done? help me guys. please give me details! thanks guys, ill post back often hopefully you guys could guide me through the process. THanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 there are tutorials on the main site under refinishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial5.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb3rvampire Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 yeah but the only thing, thats all staining or doing something fancy, like burning effect, i just want to know what you have to do to get a nice finished solid color. And i tried to the offsite tutorial but it confused me more then anything, can some please help me out? Can i just use spray paint? and how many coats? and then do i need to put more laquer on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/bridge...e_guitar01.html http://home.flash.net/~guitars/solids.html both of these links are on the page i gave you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 yes you can use aeresol laquers...i like deft,it is nitro and you can get it at home depot or wal mart... there are also tutorials pinned at the top of this section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=1362 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 really it is just a matter of reading all the info until it starts to make sense,then practicing the methods on scrap wood until you get it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogviler Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 If you just want a solid color and don't have spray equipment, just go to Autozone or a similar auto parts store and pick up some Dupli-Color (or similar) in a spray can. They have pretty much any color you could want. That paint works very well, although remember to prime and then sand with a block to make sure you have a smooth surface. Don't assume you'll be able to make the finish smooth with clear, although you will want to get some for your top coat, same brand. Of course if you have spray equipment then you can get any automotive paint you want... As for stripping, if the finish is in fairly good shape, no peeling or anything, you can just sand it and scuff it with Scotchbrite and then paint. I wouldn't bother stripping unless the original finish is really bad. After you're done painting, use the buffing and polishing tutorial that should be pinned at the top of the finishing forum. There's really nothing to it, just be patient and don't try to rudh anything. Other than that, go wild and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb3rvampire Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Don't assume you'll be able to make the finish smooth with clear, although you will want to get some for your top coat, same brand. what do u mean by this? and what do u mean by top coat? should i use different paint, sorry im really a n00b at this. THANKS for your help it means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 for a solid color finish you have a color coat and a clear coat... this is all covered in the links i gave you really there is too much information to give you a complete tutorial in one post..it has already been done in the links i gave you...why post a huge tutorial for you when all the info is there for the reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogviler Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Wes is right, it would be better to read the tutorials for the full scoop... But to answer your question, treat each coat, starting with the primer, as your finished surface. In other words, make each layer as smooth as you can so the final coat will be smooth as well. It's tempting to see a little indentation or pock mark in your primer coat and just ignore it because you want to get it done, then when you put on your color and clear and do your buffing you see every little imperfection you didn't take the time to work out. You can get some of it out with more layers of clear, like if you had masked off a section and have a little cliff where the tape was, but don't count on that because some clears will settle into dents no matter how much you put on it seems like. Lastly, primer can be your best friend. I realy like Dupli-Color's Filler Primer, as you can quickly smooth out little dents and scratches in the surface. Good luck and don't think we aren't into giving helpful advice. Some of the veteran members get tired of the same old questions, but most of us are pretty friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb3rvampire Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 one more qucik question, when you say do the color, then a clear, meaning for example, if i wanted red, i would put a coat of red then a clear layer? or like a tranlucent red? thank you, sorry for anoyying you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 it depends...the color coat you want is solid(that is what you said anyway) for a see through coat you would use translucents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb3rvampire Posted May 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 thanks guys, but i dont think im going to do it, i was that polyuerthane finish and its 200 bucks or something a gallon, i cant afford that right now. thank you for putting up with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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