JDRM Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) So i've started to strip down my crappy old squire strat ready to repaint it. (Really pleased so far, about half done) I'm just wondering what the best paint to use would be?And if anyone has any good pictures of custom paint jobs, please post themIve got a few ideas how i want it to look, but i'll welcome moreFor no real reason, pics: Edited November 17, 2007 by JDRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsLover Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I don´t know what kiond of painting would be best to use, but if you ask at a guitar shop or a place where they sell paint, I would guess that they know what kind to use.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 The black looks VERY flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 The black looks VERY flat. oh sorry pics are in wrong order..it WAS black...and im going to do it a different colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian 1200 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm gonna do up my squire as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) I'm gonna do up my squire as well! Congrats, im having a shit load of fun update: totally stripped down to the wood, (that fucking acrylic paint kills your throat!) first coat of lacquer is on, about 3 more to go!still haven't decided on the final colour though....im also going to throw in a Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro bridge pickup, but need some help with the wiring, does anyone know of any good tutorials? got one Edited August 20, 2007 by JDRM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Vallejo - it's class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian 1200 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So, how do you take off the paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 So, how do you take off the paint?Belt sander and orbit sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMorrison73 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 maybe in a few years i'll do that.. maybe as a senior project!!! (im a freshman) lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dally Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hot Pink!Here's what I did to my bass:It looks kinda sexy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Judas Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 It should say "Del James ate my Silkworms"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 update: the first coat of grey primer was just put down looking fantasticSanding down tomorrow, and hopefully another coat of primerpics may follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 hows it going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 hows it going?3rd coat of grey primer onall prepared for the final spray just looking for the right colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 just for HV after the first coat of grey: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm sure this thing will look awesome when you're through with it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 so... after a few more primer coats ive now filled over the entire body with car filler [i forget the name], and will sand back down so that the filler.. fills and imperfections in the wood and ive had a word with a spray shop near by, and they said they'll spray it for me for £20-£25 , which is think it freaking brilliant! so just got to get this baby preped for the spray, sort out the colour And decide if i want metallic or pearlescent paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 so.. i thought to myself.. why bother doing this... only to cock it up!?Why not go down my local spray shop and ask them to do it... hmmSo heres what i getIll have to take some more in natural light... these dont do it justiceit looks incredible So yeah, i just ordered my new pickup (only a bridge one..can't afford anymore ) And i'll have a look around for HSS pick guards tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Man that's freakin' sweet. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMorrison73 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 yeah i was thinkin bout doin mine in army green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Im having real trouble finding a HSS pickguardIf any could help me out i'd really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidlook Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Im having real trouble finding a HSS pickguardIf any could help me out i'd really appreciate it How many screw holes are there in your pickguard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Have you not checked eBay yet?! That's where I would look first, it hasn't disappointed me yet for guitar parts. Then again, methinks Squires may have more screw holes than actually Fenders...aww fuck it, you've already painted it...put an extra hole or two in there..:edit...yo http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?f...amp;category0=:. Edited November 12, 2007 by AxlisOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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