Lefty Trini build

[fender3x]

That's a great attitude ;-)

[LexLuthier]

Luckily I think I can salvage it but I did run out of paint. I've noticed these Stew Mac spray cans come out a bit shorter than their recommended spray schedules (or I have a heavy spray hand).

I think im going to sand a few of the unsightly paint globs (there aren't many, I think) and try hitting it with another two coats. What I had in the can accomplished this:



Side view (dog for scale):

[Trevor Davies]

Ha ha, the guitar has a similar colour scheme as the dog!

[LexLuthier]

Hey everyone,

I figured I would run a quick question by everyone. Since I had a botch job on my paint, I sanded what I had done on the front to try to eliminate the runs. Was this dumb? I am trying to sand lightly with 400 grit. I ordered and am waiting on more gold paint. With that said - should I sand it totally down and re-vinyl seal it? I am trying to be delicate in sanding lightly, but want to do this right. I am just hoping I can avoid sanding and sealing the whole thing again. Here is what I did to it before asking or researching :-X

edit: for additional context, I wanted to get rid of the small runs the previous paint job had. I scuffed the areas around the runs to try to get the surface more even.

[LexLuthier]

Hey everyone,

I figured I would run a quick question by everyone. Since I had a botch job on my paint, I sanded what I had done on the front to try to eliminate the runs. Was this dumb? I am trying to sand lightly with 400 grit. I ordered and am waiting on more gold paint. With that said - should I sand it totally down and re-vinyl seal it? I am trying to be delicate in sanding lightly, but want to do this right. I am just hoping I can avoid sanding and sealing the whole thing again. Here is what I did to it before asking or researching :-X

edit: for additional context, I wanted to get rid of the small runs the previous paint job had. I scuffed the areas around the runs to try to get the surface more even.

Hate to bump this for the sake of bumping, but does anyone have any recommendations here? My plan is to gently sand this a little more and respray without vinyl sealer but want to ensure I'm not making a goof. I will repost this question elsewhere if necessary but thought I'd float this question again.

[Trevor Davies]

Hi LexLuthier,

I think your plan is reasonable! I would sand gently to get the surface flat, then spray over the top.

[LexLuthier]

Thanks! Appreciate the response (and apologies for pestering the forum here again haha). It seems like it could have been an obvious misstep that would be easy to do and I’m hoping this thing becomes a beloved guitar. You’re awesome (and so is everyone else here)! Crossing my fingers all goes well.

[LexLuthier]

I gently sanded and resprayed. I am so happy that I did. I got rid of the runs and the paint itself pops more than it did before. I forgot to tape up the F holes that started this whole debacle so I am going to spray some black nitro into a tiny cup, tape up the guitar a ton to prevent spills, and gently apply black to the F (diamond) holes with a q tip or something. But for now, I am letting the nitro cure. I am very satisfied with this!

Note: the headstock looks better than these pictures show. The tape residue made it look spotty but its a clean spray (at least I think).

[Trevor Davies]

Looking good!

[ElleBrooke]

That gold is amazing. Your guitar looks awesome!