The Sandman

I have a mesa/boogie dual rectifier, and i am looking to make the chrome diamond plate black. I know mesa does this, but you need to let them know that what you want when you buy one of their amps. what would be the best way to make the chrome black? any suggestions? Thanks

Awsome, thanks alot Drak, that helps out great,.! so i just stain it black,and sand it down to how i want the black to look, then stain it the color that i want? i think thats right. thanks

Hey guys, i'm new to the board, i've been reading for awhile, and i must say, there are some very smart people on here....and everyone seems very friendly.! I have a question. - I just started making my own les paul, and although i am still very far away from doing the finishing touches, i just wanted to know if anyone knwos how to get the finish that gibson puts on their "Boneyard" les paul, I believe they make it for Joe Perry..... I just love that finish, i know you have to have a nice piece of flamed maple for the top, but then what? do u paint it and but it with a grain filler? i dont know? any help is great.! Thanks if anyone can post a photo, that would be great, cause i dont know how