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spraying over guitar finish

Squidgy Black · 2010-01-30 16:03:18

need some advice, my mate gave me a cheap encore strat for a bit of a project, but to save time, would i be able to just spray over the original finish? rather than sanding it down etc.

30-01-2010 4:03pm

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Squidgy Black

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need some advice,
my mate gave me a cheap encore strat for a bit of a project,
but to save time, would i be able to just spray over the original finish?
rather than sanding it down etc.

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#2 30-01-2010 4:47pm

rcaz

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That's what I did to my old Squier strat. Doesn't look great, but I didn't expect it to... If you want it to look in anyway decent, put the work in and do it properly.

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#3 30-01-2010 5:56pm

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how many coats did you apply?
and also, what kind of paint?

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#4 31-01-2010 11:30am

rcaz

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I used Montana spray paint, generic graffiti art paint. I can't remember how many coats - enough until it's 'done'? I don't think paying so much attention is necessary - it's never going to look good if you do it this way.

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#5 31-01-2010 3:02pm

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There hav ebeen sevral threads on boards about this type of subject, if you od a quick search for guitar refinishing Im sure you will find them, there were some helpful tips in them and some good links too.

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