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BriGuy
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1894 Location: Boston
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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MasterSprtn117 wrote: | What I meant was, after all the painting (including clear coat) is done, is there any difference in how the guitar looks or in the texture of the guitar?
Also, if I wanted to do a sunburst design, is it recommended to sand the guitar as the guide mentioned? Or could I 'cheat' and use a coat or two of the Fusion paint? |
The end result should pretty much be the same as far as texture. The colors may come out lighter or darker depending on your primer.
Depending on what model guitar you have and what condition it is in determines if a sand down is necessary. Anything other than raw plastic should be sanded down. Some guitars and pick guards have a glossy type finish on them that your paint may not stick to well. I would recommend a quick sand down regardless and of course wipe it down well with rubbing alcohol.
On projects like these it is not worth it to take any short cuts because if it gets messed up, you will kill yourself trying to fix your mistake.
Quote: | An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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MasterSprtn117
Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 8
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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BriGuy wrote: |
Depending on what model guitar you have and what condition it is in determines if a sand down is necessary. Anything other than raw plastic should be sanded down. Some guitars and pick guards have a glossy type finish on them that your paint may not stick to well. I would recommend a quick sand down regardless and of course wipe it down well with rubbing alcohol. |
I'm going to paint my Xplorer, and thinking of this type of sunburst.
My guitar is in pretty good condition. A little dirty, but nothing some alcohol can't handle. If I am using that design, I would paint the pickguard, so I'm going to assume that needs to be lightly sanded? |
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UltimateP3
Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 143
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:31 am Post subject: |
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I want to paint my Les Paul. I had the aerosmith faceplate, but I decided to sand off the design because it was already starting to come off. I want to paint all the guitar´s body like this http://www.hispasonic.com/images/articles/guitarras/2.les-paul.jpg My questions are:
1. Do I need to sand off the body of the guitar before applying primer? I want to paint the Guitar Hero logo at the back with a different color.
2. Can I follow the same process for fading from lygallday1212´s guide, or do I need to follow a different process, because this is a two color design (i think ).
3. What can I use for making the pick guard?
And I have another question, this is not a question about painting, but maybe someone can help me:
I want to add solo buttons, what can I use to join the extra fretboard with the neck of my Les Paul? |
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Chaosxreigns
Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 1272 Location: Ontario, Canada.
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:55 am Post subject: |
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Dont know where to start here really. But, I'll try.
I've got a White Wii faceplate. Say I just wanna spraypaint it Red or something, just a solid color. Would I still have to sand/prime it even though it's white, or could I just go ahead and spray it red?
Also, if there's any advice in it for painting it, I'm game.
Only painting my faceplate cuz I dont know jack about wiring and such, and my parents probably wont lest me do anything else with it. :P |
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BriGuy
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1894 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:01 am Post subject: |
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Chaosxreigns wrote: | Also, if there's any advice in it for painting it, I'm game. |
There is a stickied painting guide that answers all of your questions. For best results I highly recommend sanding and priming/using a plastic friendly paint like Krylon Fusion. _________________
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Slagr
Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 989 Location: IL
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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what would be the best paint for bondo? would Krylon Fusion have any adverse effects to it, or should i just use regular Krylon? _________________
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BriGuy
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1894 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Slagr wrote: | what would be the best paint for bondo? would Krylon Fusion have any adverse effects to it, or should i just use regular Krylon? |
You can paint on Bondo with almost anything. Just make sure the surface is nice and smooth because any bumbs or bubbles will show up. _________________
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vossy003
Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 340 Location: Highland, IL
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the help. now if only i could think of something creative to paint on my guitar _________________
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Psycosocial06662
Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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I'm gonna make my X-plorer into a Synsyter Custom styled X-plorer. Any tips on how I should get the lines in? |
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Friedmannn
Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 842
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Goo Gone didn't get my stickers off... All it did was make it really easy to peel the thin layer of plastic or whatever off the top of the stickers. But they still don't come off without ripping in half/leaving a bunch of residue behind. Help! _________________
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Slagr
Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 989 Location: IL
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:18 am Post subject: |
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Friedmannn wrote: | Goo Gone didn't get my stickers off... All it did was make it really easy to peel the thin layer of plastic or whatever off the top of the stickers. But they still don't come off without ripping in half/leaving a bunch of residue behind. Help! |
i'mpretty sure you take off most of the stickers and the goo gone is for the residue. i usually avoid stickers though. _________________
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Gotsmack
Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 1693 Location: Manassas, VA
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:35 am Post subject: |
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Slagr wrote: | Friedmannn wrote: | Goo Gone didn't get my stickers off... All it did was make it really easy to peel the thin layer of plastic or whatever off the top of the stickers. But they still don't come off without ripping in half/leaving a bunch of residue behind. Help! |
i'mpretty sure you take off most of the stickers and the goo gone is for the residue. i usually avoid stickers though. |
This.
The stickers have a glossy coating that easily peels off. After you remove it, then use the goo gone as directed on the bottle. The stuff needs time to pentrate the paper and adhesive. If the glossy coating is still there, goo gone never makes it to the adhesive. |
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Friedmannn
Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 842
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Oh wow, I feel like an idiot! Thanks guys! Lol _________________
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RunL1keH3LL
Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 13
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the sick Tutorial!
I just finished painting my X-plorer with a Spider-man design.
I'll post pictures as soon as I put it back together. |
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gamerkim28
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 160 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:58 am Post subject: |
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i've looked for the answer, but all i found were questions
if you were to paint the les paul faceplate, what is the proper procedure? _________________
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