For future reference, if you use a plastic scraper you wont carve up the body so much when removing the paint. Also doing a very light dusting coat for your very first color coat will also help the paint stick better. Looking good!
Glad to find your video. I’m doing the same thing with a cheap Guitarfetish Tele body. I even chambered it. I am now in the middle of the second color because I’m going to do a color over burst relic. Thanks for sharing.
Cool video. I actually built this kit. I was pretty happy. I cut the headstock myself. Kept the kit bog standard so far. Painted it in powder blue nitro and that turned out ok also. I’m pretty sure it came with P90s or something like that. It sounds and plays great.
This is awesome. And the production quality and commentary are all top notch. Tempted to try this at some point. Am I crazy or did the actual paint job not take too long? I feel like I’d seen videos before where people took weeks to cure the finish etc but I don’t know why that’s necessary. This look awesome.
I see that you didn't clear coat. Is it not necersary? Im planning to do exactly this to my strat but I can't find anyone who talks about whether or not to clear coat at the end. Im thinking that an aged 'relic' would of worn through most of the factory clear coat anyway. Might help to make the paint fade better. Cheers
Nice vid! In total how many days did it take you refin from the wood itself to the fully refinished product? Also after 1 year now, how did the paint hold up?
I hate this process. I have a 1997 American Standard Strat Deluxe, bought new. Gigged for almost 26 years with it and it looks mint. Because I care about it.
Ha ha click bait it’s shows green and it is not green 😮 lol Just kidding Jackson you did a great job spraying it outside, so luckily no flies landed on it. T cut is awesome ehh, use it on anything that stuff. Also that wadding works too I can’t remember what it’s called, oh yeh, brasso!! Proper English stuffs. Anyhow love from a Brit Toronto. BTW.. So sad about Mike ehh, he was an inspiration for sure 😢
The reason for using nitrocellulose is that it is supposed to be more porous to "let the wood breathe". Then you put a waxy polish on there? Seems counterintuitive, but perhaps it doesn't matter in the long run.
FYI every nitro guitar gets waxed in fact he skipped the clear coat and did more of French polish technique remember it composite body glued together with God only knows what
Lol dude.. you would have saved a whole lot of time had you used a putty knife or something to remove the paint. That had to have been tedious! Turned out great though
Absolutely wear a respirator when using a heat gun and these highly toxic finishes.There are zero health and safety standards in China & Indonesia, and you could be breathing anything. Having been doing this for a while; If it's already finished, just lightly sand and refinish over the top with nitrocellulose.(Nitro can be applied over polyurethane, but not vice versa.)Fender actually did just this on custom orders, frequently using burst bases as they required better quality wood.On many real relics, you can see the original finish color . If you want to start from scratch, just buy a unfinished body ,- they are inexpensive.Use all nitro products following manufacturers guidelines. Always,- ALWAYS, - protect your breathing.Sanding, spraying , - all of it.Spray in the right temps outside, or in open spaces like porches or garages.All of these products are terrible for your lungs. The nitro naturally relics and ages, and lends itself to all kinds of techniques.I particularly like freezing/heating, to cause finish cracking.( This doesn't work on poly). Successful relicing is all about building up repeated stages,- add, take away, add, take,etc. - slowly incorporating, blending the damage.If you find yourself rushing, - stop and check your head.The result will be only as good as the patience and effort put in.
Heat gun is pure danger. Chemical stipper is USELESS. Use a ultra sharp knife that has a thick, blade. Set the knife on the surface & pull it toward yourself. The paint comes off easy, dry & leaves no scratches, no burns. Sand the body now to make it perfect and proceed.
I’ve used heat guns on several fenders to strip thick poly. The trick is to slowly heat up a big area while keeping the heat gun in motion. Doing this is very straightforward. Just take your time and make sure you do it outside and I’d still use a mask when you do.
For future reference, if you use a plastic scraper you wont carve up the body so much when removing the paint. Also doing a very light dusting coat for your very first color coat will also help the paint stick better. Looking good!
Glad to find your video. I’m doing the same thing with a cheap Guitarfetish Tele body. I even chambered it. I am now in the middle of the second color because I’m going to do a color over burst relic. Thanks for sharing.
No better feeling than just getting stuck in and then reaping the rewards. It's look fab, well done!
Thanks man! First time I’ve had a big guitar project for a long time and boy it feels good
Looks so good man!!
Cool video. I actually built this kit. I was pretty happy. I cut the headstock myself. Kept the kit bog standard so far. Painted it in powder blue nitro and that turned out ok also. I’m pretty sure it came with P90s or something like that. It sounds and plays great.
Very cool!
I really like the purple bench!
ooooh the pink turned out great! also i love the video editing - very therapeutic.
Thanks! Appreciate that
Planning to do this to a Squier this summer-perfect timing.
It’s so much fun! Great way to spend the weekend
Maybe try a paint scraper next time 🧐😂 otherwise it looks great!
I know man! Funnily enough I bought one yesterday… just about 2 weeks too late
Think it turned out great. Shell Pink and Mint Green is tough to beat.
Cheers mate! It’s a great combo
Good work! I’ve been wanting to do something like this myself, but a bit intimidated. Thanks for showing me that this is very doable!
If I can do it, anyone can!
From your experience, do you think you could have stained and varnished that body rather than painted it ?
very nice mate !!!
Thanks dude!
This is awesome. And the production quality and commentary are all top notch. Tempted to try this at some point. Am I crazy or did the actual paint job not take too long? I feel like I’d seen videos before where people took weeks to cure the finish etc but I don’t know why that’s necessary. This look awesome.
Thanks man! Very kind of you. The actual spraying didn’t take longer than an afternoon
When I looked at you, I imagined Pink & a manbun. I was half right
I see that you didn't clear coat. Is it not necersary? Im planning to do exactly this to my strat but I can't find anyone who talks about whether or not to clear coat at the end.
Im thinking that an aged 'relic' would of worn through most of the factory clear coat anyway. Might help to make the paint fade better.
Cheers
A bit late here. Yes clear coat. Check out brad angrove's channel about going guitar finishes with spray cans.
I like relic shell pink good job 👍
I think it turned out great!
Nice vid! In total how many days did it take you refin from the wood itself to the fully refinished product? Also after 1 year now, how did the paint hold up?
Probably 2-3 days of work. The finish still looks great and glossy
I hate this process. I have a 1997 American Standard Strat Deluxe, bought new. Gigged for almost 26 years with it and it looks mint. Because I care about it.
Ha ha click bait it’s shows green and it is not green 😮 lol
Just kidding Jackson you did a great job spraying it outside, so luckily no flies landed on it. T cut is awesome ehh, use it on anything that stuff. Also that wadding works too I can’t remember what it’s called, oh yeh, brasso!! Proper English stuffs. Anyhow love from a Brit Toronto.
BTW.. So sad about Mike ehh, he was an inspiration for sure 😢
Nice video!
Cheers mate!
Great job ! You do know they also sell unfinished kits of finished guitars they sell lol could have saved you some time :)
That's true!
Nice Video, doesnt Harley benton do a plain wood body to finish yourself, so you can save the hassle of removing paint
Yep and that would be a great option! I wanted to show it could be done with any old guitar though
@@JacksonBrooksby good idea , I have an old squier around maybe I´ll do the same thing :)
Does Harley Benton not offer this model in shell pink?
Yep
This is the way.
This is the way
Um, no, it really isn't...
@@mattrogers1946😂
pretty decent job
Cheers! I’ll take that
Man, don't quite your day job. For real though!
Maybe it's me, I don't get the relicing of new guitars. Just play the dang thing and the relicing will come later.
Please, save some bucks and leave the spatula in store.
The reason for using nitrocellulose is that it is supposed to be more porous to "let the wood breathe". Then you put a waxy polish on there? Seems counterintuitive, but perhaps it doesn't matter in the long run.
FYI every nitro guitar gets waxed in fact he skipped the clear coat and did more of French polish technique remember it composite body glued together with God only knows what
You are fricken happy with that outcome??????????????? Unbelievable!!!! another Wow!
Lol dude.. you would have saved a whole lot of time had you used a putty knife or something to remove the paint. That had to have been tedious! Turned out great though
Hahah I know I didn’t have the best tools 😂 thanks man!
Loved the red guitar! For pink? Some chick will really love it I guess, but only because she didn't see it red. Wow!
It's a colour mate,same as all the others.
Absolutely wear a respirator when using a heat gun and these highly toxic finishes.There are zero health and safety standards in China & Indonesia, and you could be breathing anything.
Having been doing this for a while;
If it's already finished, just lightly sand and refinish over the top with nitrocellulose.(Nitro can be applied over polyurethane, but not vice versa.)Fender actually did just this on custom orders, frequently using burst bases as they required better quality wood.On many real relics, you can see the original finish color .
If you want to start from scratch, just buy a unfinished body ,- they are inexpensive.Use all nitro products following manufacturers guidelines.
Always,- ALWAYS, - protect your breathing.Sanding, spraying , - all of it.Spray in the right temps outside, or in open spaces like porches or garages.All of these products are terrible for your lungs.
The nitro naturally relics and ages, and lends itself to all kinds of techniques.I particularly like freezing/heating, to cause finish cracking.( This doesn't work on poly). Successful relicing is all about building up repeated stages,- add, take away, add, take,etc. - slowly incorporating, blending the damage.If you find yourself rushing, - stop and check your head.The result will be only as good as the patience and effort put in.
A screwdriver? Bye.
Clicked off after watching you remove the paint with a screwdriver. Should be a tutorial for what not to do...🙄
Heat gun is pure danger. Chemical stipper is USELESS. Use a ultra sharp knife that has a thick, blade. Set the knife on the surface & pull it toward yourself. The paint comes off easy, dry & leaves no scratches, no burns. Sand the body now to make it perfect and proceed.
Pulling a knife towards yourself huh
I’ve used heat guns on several fenders to strip thick poly. The trick is to slowly heat up a big area while keeping the heat gun in motion. Doing this is very straightforward. Just take your time and make sure you do it outside and I’d still use a mask when you do.
Or just buy DIY kit from HB and go from there