Many Thanks WeirdBits
Type: Posts; User: Andrew Maizels
Many Thanks WeirdBits
TL wiring issue HELP
It's been months since I worked on the kit but I finally got back to it today
Watched the PB wiring video, but it is still not clear when wiring the jack
I've got two wires, a...
So after I began the spraying of my body, Pit Bull advised me that they wanted to replace my neck due to a fret issue.
I've just removed the tape from the neck pocket and the new neck is a little...
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Once I've sanded the neck and fretboard, I have discovered that a slot where the fret was inserted is open.
Should I use wood filler here?
It is obviously a very small opening
There is also...
Thanks Simon,
You've sold me on the non-use of my Dremel, I just watched a You Tube Vid of a Luthier endorsing it's use for polishing but I guess he forgets his level of expertise eclipses a novice!...
Received my new neck this week (the first one had a dud short fret) so I have just finished leveling and crowning the frets.
Next I will polish them, I have read that using a Dremmel is ideal with a...
You are absolutely right Simon
I found this out the hard way when I tried to sand a bubble and the solvent appeared to burn through all paint layers
Anyway I have finished all the spraying now and...
With low expectations I commenced the clear coat and it surprisingly has improved the average paint job immeasurably
Unfortunately I am now contending with paint runs/drips from the clear
Should i...
Yeah, I was trying to go as slow as possible and create as wet a pass as I could without creating drip
Everything I read says 10-12" but as I said it's highly likely my technique was flawed
Paint...
Unfortunately I've depleted my paint and am not keen to invest in another $60 can unless I can guarantee a better result
You may be correct on my technique, I'm not sure
I thought I was very...
Thanks McCreed, It's non-metallic
There's only a few high point drips
That's a great relief to know I can sand, as I am hoping it will reduce the dull streaking in the paint before clear coat
My colour coats are done, but it is looking like a bit of a failure!
Followed the process from Phrozen, but as warned, this is not easy for the unskilled!
Got some drips and there is some dull...
Well, this is a challenging process!
Got some sanding matte black spray and and followed the instructions I'd been given
I think I applied a bit too much black, and took a fair amount of primer...
Thanks all for your great advice
I will get a can of acrylic colour late this week and dust coat it as prescribed and then sand back 240/320/400 very lightly avoiding the edges before going to...
Well, like many newbies before me my sanding of the primer gave me a bit of a setback!
I sanded with 240 very, very lightly and the front and back were going well but got through the paint on the...
They were very small dings
I got some wood filler which helped but after a sand back and respray of primer they are still slightly visible
There are only 3 and none are on the front.
I don't want...
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Primer went down ok, but definitely shows up the imperfections that were previously not visible
Phrozen suggests spraying a dust cover of a random colour and then sand back to primer before...
Here's another question - is it ok to (or should you) use wax & grease remover before spraying primer?
Thanks for the response McCreed, I did actually send a photo to Adam and expect to hear back tomorrow from him
I have avoided work on the neck in anticipation of its review.
So back to sanding
I...
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I'm trying to upload a photo of my fret issue but am having issues
Might need advice on this too, wow am I needy?
Hi Guys,
The kit finally arrived (Aust Post are miles behind in Melbourne)
Did the stocktake of parts and tried a test assembly only to discover I'm missing the neck pick up -whoops!
E-mail sent...
From what I have researched, I intended to use primer, then base coat followed by clear coat.
Hopefully this is the correct process, of course with appropriate sanding between costs of colour and...
Ford Teal looks a bit more blue than green but can't be sure with only an image on a monitor to compare with.
I used to be in printing and graphic art as well so I know the limitations of matching...
Thanks, this is a great supportive community
Appreciate all the advice from everyone
Hi Simon,
I actually did e-mail them so hopefully get an answer on Monday