Fender Finish Question: Experts Needed

NOVAX · #1 12-09-2012, 03:54 PM

Hey- my search chops are weak. Does anyone know the best way to remove spray paint from late 70's Fender poly without totally wasting the original finish?

**HeavyDuty** · #2 12-09-2012, 05:02 PM

Subbed out of curiosity. Poly tends to be bombproof, but I'm interested in what the true experts have to say.

NOVAX · #3 12-09-2012, 07:02 PM

I'm thinking: a) Acetone b)Mineral spirits c)Toluene in order of strength low to high. Anyone?

NOVAX · #4 12-10-2012, 10:03 PM

Bumpity Bump.

Stilettoprefer · #5 12-10-2012, 10:17 PM

Do you know what kind of spray paint was used? If its a lacquer, then acetone will take it off easily and leave the poly alone. If poly was used, then you have to sand.

AltGrendel · #6 12-12-2012, 02:14 AM

Might want to post this in luthiers corner section.