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Well it has arrived just in time. I decided to order something simple to begin with. Now to start looking at the tutorials and mock builds. At this stage I am going to spray paint it. Looks like a trip to bunnings or super cheap auto.😀
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What colour scheme did you have in mind?
Supercheap colours are better IMHO
Super cheap
I ended up going to bunnings. I bought a deluxe metallic blue. I was looking at a different series, which required no priming. I just looked and this one does on dark surfaces.i assume this one maybe okay?Quote:
Originally Posted by JB RETRO
Started sanding the body today. Now just about to cut the headstock.I found a few templates at this site. I have decided on a Buddy Guy/Eric Clapton copy. I found downloading Adobe Acrobat and printing in 1:1 helps. ;-)
Hi Hbg, the no priming sounds great but have you checked on the can what it is used for as that may be fine on metal, which is probably the intended purpose, but on timber it can be a bit porous and primer helps to seal the timber so that top coats go on smoother and thus save lots of time spent sanding top layers and maybe needing to buy more of the expensive cans to finish the job.
Even on cars or anything bare metal there is always an undercoat of some sort which is generally the primer.
Yep I agree, unless you want the grain to show. If you want that super gloss mirror type finish you've got to fill that grain somehowQuote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Yeah I held back on any painting today. I was working on shaping the head. Their is an undercoat available in this range https://www.dulux.com.au/products/31L.Quote:
Originally Posted by JB RETRO
Best to try and match brands of paints just in case some react differently.
Seems like a good undercoat, Dulux is pretty reliable, just check to see if it is a oil, metho, thinners or water based undercoat, then stick with this formula and brand. Undercoats are also essential for proper adhesion, you don't want it bubbling down the line. Waz is on the ball as usual.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbg
Well. yesterday I purchased some primer. Here are the results.
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Here are the results of the 1st coat.
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After a 2nd coat, I noticed a few imperfections. Back to sanding tomorrow.
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Any recommendations on a Gloss Finish?
I was looking at this one from Dulux
Nice colour mate.
Never done a solid spray so no first hand experience comments from me however it looks like a few more primer-sanding-primer stages may have been required before rushing in to do 1st coat of colour.
Cheers, Waz
I'd guess it would depend on the surface before the primer and the results after it.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
H,the colour is looking amazing. the process is 2 or 3 primers, lotsa rubbing, 2nd coat, recheck for imperfections, lotsa rubbing, another primer, lots rubbing down, 2nd coat again, then if ok build up coats, light sanding between. When an all over uniform coat has been achieved, at least 4 or 5 top coats of clear, then final buffing. Yes that 2k dulux gloss is the go, JUST TEST IT ON A SAMPLE FIRST...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbg
Well, I finished assembling today. The 2 Pack came up really well. Only downer was a scratch that occurred when I was putting the Floyd Rose posts in. I put a dab of paint on there, but unfortunately the scratch plate wouldn't fully cover it. There is no hum at all, unlike some cheap guitars I have had in the past.
I spent a few hours trying to get the action right, but still needs work.
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I need to adjust the input, as the lead is very rad to get in and out. I just need two small spanners.
I will also order some Dingowax for my Fretboard, as I prefer the smoothness like the Maple on my Ibanez.
Looking great.
I'd give the guitar a few days to settle down first under tension. It's going to take a little while to reach equilibrium. First thing to do in any set-up is adjust the amount of neck bow, and until the neck's had a little while to find it's happy spot, it's really not worth doing that. And even that adjustment should be done slowly, no more than 1/4 turn at a time, and again, give it time to settle between adjustments (OK, if there's a lot of adjustment to make I'd go quite quickly but once you're in the right ballpark, then slowly does it).
thats a great job. the blue looks amazing
I loosend all the strings and added, wax to the fretboard. High E string has a buzz now. Hopefully. I'll have a chance over the weekend to look through the forum.
Love the colour, looks great
My newbie error. I just needed to raise the Acton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbg
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