dcsmith

I would stay away from spraypaints if at all possible.

Here's a pickgaurd painted with acrylic urethane.

It's the same stuff they use to paint the plastic parts (bumpers, skirts, etc..) on cars as well, which are exposed to extreme weather conditions, rocks, etc ...

It works and it lasts.

The old Japanese Epiphone has a clear pickgaurd that has white paint underneath with the funky Epiphone/Prince symbol Epiphone e in the middle. Just getting one made may be the way to go. Of course I could mess with one I had, if it was "F" up'd I could just buy one anyway. I am only dealing with rattle cans here. Thanks for everyones input.

There are a bunch of old threads here that describes painting of the plastic pickgaurds. It seems to me this is the same process as the guitar body itself? With the possible exception of using a bonding agent. The Lacquer aparently doesn't attack the plastic? I am rebuilding an old Japanese Epiphone Wilshire, this thing has a huge old nasty looking pickgaurd. I'm wondering if it would be easier to get one custom made?

Thanks for your help!

You only need to sand until there are no more scratches from the previous grit. Since you got sand thrus, you need to re spray more finish. If the areas your sanding arent level, you need to spray more finish anyway.

I think my error was not aplying the clear heavy enough, trying to avoid freaking runs man! The headstock and neck look pretty good. I will try again, thanks,

DCSmith

You only need to sand until there are no more scratches from the previous grit. Since you got sand thrus, you need to re spray more finish. If the areas your sanding arent level, you need to spray more finish anyway.

After the clear coat process, how long can I expect to polish or sand. Started with # 600, 800, 1000, and now at #1500. It looks like there are some areas that are still rough, actually a lot of areas that are not glass like. I have also accomplished a couple of sand thru's. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

DCSmith