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Post by andymack on Feb 12, 2008 8:34:00 GMT -6
ok. Well my neighbor with the band saw went out of town on business, so I'll have to stop planning the headstock. And 'm back to thinking about painting the body.
I've decided on the color....... it's going to be Storm Gray (like Andy Crowder's on the Saga's Saga page). And if I end up with buyer's (painter's) remorse, that will be an excellent excuse to build another guitar (thinking about the tele also......).
So I went out last night and bought the paint and the clear (dupli-color for both). I'm starting tonight while the wife is out doing her thing. Wish me luck.
Andy
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 12, 2008 22:39:15 GMT -6
Good luck with the paint. I have had very good luck with Dupli-Color.
If you decide on an alternate course of action for the headstock, let us know. However, the bandsaw is probably the easiest.
John
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Post by andymack on Feb 13, 2008 21:56:24 GMT -6
I changed my mind about the color that I want to paint the guitar. I've got the April 2008 Guitar World issue and on pages 4 and 5 there's an American Standard strat and I believe the color is Blizzard Pearl. Here's a pic of the guitar from Fender.com: Anyone know of a dupli-color color that matches this fairly well? Dupli-color's website lacks a listing and picture of all their colors and at the moment I can't run out and look on the shelves myself. Sorry for all the questions and general flakiness about my choices. I just want to make this a really sweet guitar. Andy
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 14, 2008 7:34:48 GMT -6
Andy -- That looks like Inca Silver, which was a Chevy color back in the 1950s. The original color code was 2436-L, and it was availble as lacquer.
In Duplicolor spray paint, you should try the DAL 1679 Silver Metallic in the laquer. Might be worth the money to see how it looks. Remember -- always test and practice on scrap!
Good luck, John
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Post by kcjewel on Feb 14, 2008 22:08:34 GMT -6
Andy, I just followed a new Corvette home today and it was the same color you are looking for. That is going to look very nice. John
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Post by andymack on Feb 15, 2008 17:52:48 GMT -6
thanks guys.
kcjewel, I find myself looking at all silver cars as I drive around wondering which silver looks best. I hope to post more pics soon, although I keep running out of time to work on this (i.e. family, work, church, etc).
Andy
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Post by andymack on Feb 17, 2008 14:37:20 GMT -6
ok, I found the DAL 1679 and tested on some scrap and decided to go for it. Here's the result: Looking good so far. Thanks for the help. Andy
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Post by firsttimer on Feb 18, 2008 7:07:21 GMT -6
GOOD GOLLY WHAT A NICE COLOR! I wonder how it would look on an LP style LC-10? ;D
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 18, 2008 7:27:20 GMT -6
Andy -- That color looks great. I think it will be a great match. Glad it is working for you.
You might even consider painting the headstock that color -- it would be a good look (opinion only).
Responding to a previous post, I haven't seen a single color that looks bad on a new Corvette!
Good luck, and keep us updated. John
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Feb 20, 2008 10:25:45 GMT -6
As a repeat, DON'T SAND THAT METALLIC PAINT!
Wait until you get some clear on it, then be very, very careful, particularly on the corners.
If you sand into the metallic, it will cause the sheen of the finish to change, and you will have to do some respray work. Yes, this is the voice of bitter, painful experience of learning the hard way!
DON'T SAND METALLIC PAINT!
John
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Post by andymack on Feb 20, 2008 15:41:14 GMT -6
yes, I got this message last night and proceeded with the clear. How much clear do I need to put on it? Is there a benefit of putting alot more on?
I read some posts where people put 2 - 3 cans of clear on, but others where it was 1 can or less.
Thanks, Andy
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Post by kcjewel on Feb 20, 2008 17:45:41 GMT -6
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Post by andymack on Feb 20, 2008 20:50:16 GMT -6
thanks kcjewel. I'll post a pic in a little bit showing the clear on the body.
Andy
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Post by kid123 on Feb 21, 2008 19:12:39 GMT -6
do you have to prime a ST-10 body before painting? I just ordered one, and want to know.
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Post by andymack on Feb 21, 2008 20:29:46 GMT -6
hey kid123,
as I understand it.... if you're going to paint a light color, then you should prime so that the wood doesn't show through your paint.
maybe one of the other guys could confirm this....
good luck with yours. as you can see from this thread, the guys on this board 1) are quick to help and 2) provide excellent suggestions.
Andy
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