Members billybilly Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 How do you guys do a translucent finish on say a flamed maple guitar? I have always wondered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 reranch is expensive but you only need to buy the color/primer from them. You can find clear and sanding sealer at walmart/home depot/loews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 this looks great! I agree its all about the prep work and patience young padiwon Here's mine that I just finished. It was a lot of work and like has been said already, the prep work will really determine the outcome. Before After Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tweedledee Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 What ReRanch color is that Jazzmaster? It's ReRanch's version of Shoreline Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 check out some of atrox' build threads. he did a sick black finish that shows the grain. can't remember which build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belva Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I will research , everything & when I do it ,I will practice on a raw piece of wood & I will take my time on my prep & I need to find out more about the see thru black finish ! This times a bazillion. Specially if you plan on a black trans. Also make sure the scrap wood as as close to the type of wood the guitar is made out of. Extreme example, but a piece of balsa will take finish waaaay differently than hard maple. If you're working with mahogany, get mahogany, etc. The best is a scrap cut from the same wood the body is made from. But that's not always possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flummox Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 This looks sick. I just want that guitar. Metallic looks awesome. Did you re-fret it? Those things look HUGE. Is it a Gibson, er what? It's a stock LP Studio Gem from the 90s. Color is Sapphire Blue. A previous owner had apparently tried to "relic" it by overspraying it with tinted clearcoat. Whatever they sprayed it with reacted horribly with the existing finish, causing it to bubble and crack. I was able to save the neck but ended up stripping the body down to the wood. Refin was done with Reranch Fender Lake Placid Blue Metallic, which is identical to the original Sapphire as far as I can tell. Frets are the normal size for a Studio - there's still a lot of polishing compound residue and stuff on the board. The thing's an awesome player and I was in a hurry to get it back together so I could play it some more. I'm not sure if all Gems are like this, but this particular one has a one-piece cap and back. There are only four pieces of wood in the whole guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flummox Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 reranch is expensive but you only need to buy the color/primer from them. You can find clear and sanding sealer at walmart/home depot/loews. I've had good results with the Deft clear lacquer from Home Depot. It can be slow to dry, so you don't want to lay it on too thick. Deft clear doesn't yellow as quickly as other nitro clearcoats, and it's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inspector 71 Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 It's all about the prep and going slow. QUOTE] That finish reminds of a Vintage cherry Heritage H535 I bought from Jay Wolfe in 2003. I should have kept that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I've had good results with the Deft clear lacquer from Home Depot. It can be slow to dry, so you don't want to lay it on too thick. Deft clear doesn't yellow as quickly as other nitro clearcoats, and it's cheap. yeah thats why I used Minwax clear, it has no UV blocker so it yellows, it is prone to cracking and dries pretty fast. I coated my bakelite guard with minwax and sanded and buffed it 2 days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Tell me more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here's mine that I just finished. It was a lot of work and like has been said already, the prep work will really determine the outcome. Before After Winner of the thread by a long shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nope. Uploaded with ImageShack.us I have been SOOO tempted to do this to my squier that has been sitting in the basement unfinished for over a year. Just take a blow torch to it real quick and spray a clear coat and be done! I dunno... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdhn Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here's mine that I just finished. It was a lot of work and like has been said already, the prep work will really determine the outcome. Before After :love::love::love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here's mine that I just finished. It was a lot of work and like has been said already, the prep work will really determine the outcome. Before After Any more pictures? And I want the recipe as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisjnyc Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Where is a good step by step for repainting noobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flummox Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Where is a good step by step for repainting noobs? The hardest part is sanding the old finish off the noob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members =JL= Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have been SOOO tempted to do this to my squier that has been sitting in the basement unfinished for over a year. Just take a blow torch to it real quick and spray a clear coat and be done! I dunno... Yeah, it was fun to do, and in the flesh looks quite interesting, like some kind of exotic wood, under stage lights anyway.I was going to oil it, but a clear coat is essential, just to keep the charcoal smell in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mabjab1 Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Any more pictures?And I want the recipe as well! Here's a thread I started a few weeks ago that shows the process and progress of my refinish. http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=2674116 Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 I usually paint with a spray can and then shellac French polish over that. Then sand and buff. I love the feel and it's a little old school in look a wear properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Where is a good step by step for repainting noobs? go log on to reranch forums and do a search on any topic and read everything. Thats pretty much all I did was use reranch, TDPRI, and a little bit of Dan Erlewines book. Nothing is difficult or takes much skill its just a lot of patience and common sense. It took me about 3 months do do my tele. I started with poly and ended up with all nitro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 Here's a thread I started a few weeks ago that shows the process and progress of my refinish.http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=2674116Hope this helps It does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisjnyc Posted October 14, 2010 Members Share Posted October 14, 2010 go log on to reranch forums and do a search on any topic and read everything. Thats pretty much all I did was use reranch, TDPRI, and a little bit of Dan Erlewines book.Nothing is difficult or takes much skill its just a lot of patience and common sense. It took me about 3 months do do my tele. I started with poly and ended up with all nitro. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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