bumnote Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 im a bit confused, have you used a primer before you use the blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 [quote name='bumnote' post='873047' date='Jun 20 2010, 10:10 PM']im a bit confused, have you used a primer before you use the blue?[/quote] I haven't bought anything called a 'primer'. I've got Acrylic sealing sander on a piece of wood and I'm testing the blue paint on top of that to see how it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 Okay I bought Halfords grey primer so that went on top on the wood sealer (it was very soft - no photos of that). So here is the first coat of Halfords Blue and white in a crude attempt at a burst: Here you can see paint drips: Now, according to the can, I have to wait at least 2 weeks before I do anything else with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Make sure the paint is hard/dry. You can get rid of the imperfections with fine wet and dry Think that could look rather nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 [quote name='bumnote' post='880258' date='Jun 28 2010, 08:17 PM']Make sure the paint is hard/dry. You can get rid of the imperfections with fine wet and dry Think that could look rather nice[/quote] Yeah, I think it'll be alright-ish! Is 'wet and dry' dipping the sandpaper in water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 No its not dipping it, you should soak it and use a little soap as a lubricant. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/kitpaint.html"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/kitpaint.html[/url] Really good article with photos here, and I found it easier to spray with the body horizontal as per his photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='880267' date='Jun 28 2010, 08:20 PM']Yeah, I think it'll be alright-ish! Is 'wet and dry' dipping the sandpaper in water?[/quote] It is specifically called wet and dry paper, but yes you use it wet Don't let it get clogged up with paint when sanding or it will get too rough and take too much off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 That's an interesting shape - what was it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 [quote name='TheRev' post='880422' date='Jun 28 2010, 10:08 PM']That's an interesting shape - what was it before?[/quote] A Tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 [quote name='TheRev' post='880422' date='Jun 28 2010, 10:08 PM']That's an interesting shape - what was it before?[/quote] It was roughly that sort of shape before but I dug in with the rasp and took loads of wood away - so the horns are very narrow now and the there's a lot taken away from the back. I used the Ibanez SR300 as a rough guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Well, the project is finished. I'm quite pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spoombung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) It's quite a transformation both visually and ergonomically: it weighs a lot less now and tucks into the body nicely. Sounds great, too. Only one mistake: a slip of the soldering iron around the back plate - but I can't be bothered to re-do it! Edited August 9, 2010 by Spoombung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 That looks great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 [quote name='Wil' post='919994' date='Aug 9 2010, 08:00 PM']That looks great, well done![/quote] Thanks you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 that looks great like the blue going into the white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 [quote name='bumnote' post='920088' date='Aug 9 2010, 09:26 PM']that looks great like the blue going into the white[/quote] Thanks. I used your advice and had more success spraying with the body flat on a bench rather than suspended upright. Many thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Very nice job Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 [quote name='skelf' post='920109' date='Aug 9 2010, 09:42 PM']Very nice job Kev.[/quote] An honour from a master of the art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 That's an excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='920393' date='Aug 10 2010, 10:12 AM']That's an excellent job![/quote] Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='920455' date='Aug 10 2010, 11:04 AM']Thanks![/quote] Really impressive job there - can I ask did you clearcoat the bass after spraying the colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Lovely, peaceful looking bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 [quote name='LawrenceH' post='922402' date='Aug 12 2010, 10:09 AM']Really impressive job there - can I ask did you clearcoat the bass after spraying the colours?[/quote] Yes, I did. I stayed 'brand loyal' and used a whole can of Halford's ordinary lacquer on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='923879' date='Aug 13 2010, 01:52 PM']Yes, I did. I stayed 'brand loyal' and used a whole can of Halford's ordinary lacquer on the paint.[/quote] Ah thanks, Dumb question, but did you have a good way of avoiding/dealing with dust in the clearcoats? Without a proper workshop to do this in I'm having trouble despite trying to keep the spray area tidy and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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