https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:37:19 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249975 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:01:09 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kevin72790 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249975 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249931 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:54:16 +0000 1. Would I have to use another primer despite the other paint job already there?

2. Any specific paints I should use? 1. The original paint is irrelevant. You're not sanding down to the paint; you're just scuffing the original clear coat which will now be your base coat. A pigmented shellac primer/sealer like BINS will ensure that your NEW paint will stick to the base.

2. The stuff from ReRanch is good but expensive; I've used Krylon and Rust-O-Leum brands. Auto paint is also popular. The finish is more important than the paint, whether it's nitro, acrylic or poly. Nitro is easiest to work with because it is self-leveling; it's also the most hazardous to your health - invest in a high-quality chemical respirator!]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249931 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249800 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:06:30 +0000
So far I know I don't have to go to the wood...just to the factory paint job.

Got a few more questions-

1. Would I have to use another primer despite the other paint job already there?

2. Any specific paints I should use?]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kevin72790 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-249800 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248891 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:42:26 +0000
The factory paint is a much better base than stripping it to bare wood.
And a sealer will protect it from any differences in reducer/thinner temps so the old paint wont lift.

Ken

ps
I believe the finish id polyester on a 51. (?)]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance CitiZenNoir https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248891 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248738 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:23:18 +0000
Be sure to read ReRanch 101 a couple times through: http://home.flash.net/~guitars/ReRanch101.html
Note: If the old finish is a polyurethane finish you will have a difficult time completely stripping the finish back to raw wood. It is acceptable with poly finishes to sand the old finish with #220 dry and use the old finish as the base. If that is to be your direction skip ahead to the section on priming There are also good tips at the Squier '51 Modders forum.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248738 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248708 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:09:45 +0000
You could try PMing me.

I went to Wyoming Tech to learn how to paint cars.

And I have painted a copystrat before.

Sorry, don't have time to go into it right now.

I'd be more than happy to talk you through it though.

Ken]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance CitiZenNoir https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248708 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248701 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:34:12 +0000
Might be a good idea to post the same thread in the Repair & Maintenance section. Also, try PMing the Dali Lima - I know he is always working on customizing one guitar or another. I have. :) He gave a good reply, I'm just trying to find some other replies as well.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kevin72790 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248701 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248699 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:23:44 +0000
Might be a good idea to post the same thread in the Repair & Maintenance section. Also, try PMing the Dali Lima - I know he is always working on customizing one guitar or another.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance ColoradoFenderBender https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-248699 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-26292 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:50:11 +0000
I think it'd be real pretty if I painted an Olympic white color.

Problem is...how? Obviously you have to take off everything, but I've heard you have to get rid of the current coating on the guitar. But is that really necessary? Also, how long would it take for me to finish? Probably two-four days for the layers of paint, and another two-four for the coating layers to dry?

And is it really that complicated? I don't wanna completely ruin my guitar, but at the same time, I'd like to customize it a bit.

Let me know.

Thanks, Kevin.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kevin72790 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/painting-a-guitar-2/#post-26292