Guitar refinishing...where can I do it?
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PeanutDude
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Guitar Connection. Kevins a real nice guy. He let me try many of his guitars/pedals no obligation.
PeanutDude
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eh sorry i forgot to say he does great body work on guitars as well. relic etc. very very cool guy.
relinquish69
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Guitar Connection hands down because one thing is for sure, they don't screw up in that department.
Btw, if you are thinking of refinishing, do note that it is within the $400 region and no one likes the process involved. Not only is it bad for health, it's extremely tedious.
A rough guide on the steps involved.
1) dismantling guitar
2) removing paint
3) sanding down the hard to reach areas by hand
4) applying wood sealer
5) drying wood sealer
6) applying paint
7) drying paint
8) sanding down surface
9) polishing surface
10) assembling guitar
Calculate the number of man hours involved & determine whether it's money well spent. Also, the process is reaaaally long. Just a few things to note.
Btw, if you are thinking of refinishing, do note that it is within the $400 region and no one likes the process involved. Not only is it bad for health, it's extremely tedious.
A rough guide on the steps involved.
1) dismantling guitar
2) removing paint
3) sanding down the hard to reach areas by hand
4) applying wood sealer
5) drying wood sealer
6) applying paint
7) drying paint
8) sanding down surface
9) polishing surface
10) assembling guitar
Calculate the number of man hours involved & determine whether it's money well spent. Also, the process is reaaaally long. Just a few things to note.
relinquish69
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I've seen both good an bad paint jobs. What is the most common source of screw up in paint jobs? The fact that people make mistakes in the steps they are supposed to follow (not enough sealer, paint too thick until cannot dry etc). how to tell whether it's a screwed up paint job? you'll know instantly when you pick up the instrument & chuckle to yourself.
of course if you are referring to mishandling, than yeah I guess you are right. there are good & bad days. sheet happens when you least expect after all.
of course if you are referring to mishandling, than yeah I guess you are right. there are good & bad days. sheet happens when you least expect after all.
5stringwonder
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Anyone have samples of Guitar Connection's work? Thinking of getting one of my basses re-finished.
Jumpin'Jellybean
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If go there i'll stop at step 2... Strip down the paint and get a natural finish! 
relinquish69
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I have to go down to GC and ask for Kelvin's permission to take a picture or 2. I don't have any samples with me at the moment unfortunately.
I try uploading by Monday?
I try uploading by Monday?
relinquish69
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If go there i'll stop at step 2... Strip down the paint and get a natural finish!
haha, you gotta oil it to prevent it from getting dirty. imagine all the dirt slipping through the pores. jia lat man.
relinquish69
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Oh.... like that shouldn't cost that much already. can skip a lot of steps. just a question though, why? scratches or what?
Jumpin'Jellybean
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Haha yah plus lacquer... Nat Paul, damn sexy. With matching headstock.
I think TS means restoring the lacquer? Or restoring the exact same paint colour?
I think TS means restoring the lacquer? Or restoring the exact same paint colour?
relinquish69
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hmm imo you CAN do it yourself with brasso but please, DON'T go overboard until you eat into the lacquer. Unsure, send to the store. shouldn't be too expensive. I don't know about the prices because I never made such a request before. bring your guitar down and they'll quote you accordingly.
