Paint stripping p-bass

[highwattage]

I have an old affinity series red p-bass that I never play. It is red with a black pickguard and looks sort of emo-ish . I'm just wondering how the easiest way to strip the paint off a p-bass is, considering I think natural alder has a beautiful color.

I realize this has probably been answered before, but I can't find a thread on it.

Thanks,
Keith

[dakpluto]

I'm currently stripping/refinishing my P-bass also.

I've been using this as my stripping guide:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/sand.htm

[WoodyG3]

There is a very good chance your bass is not alder, and it may very well be a 4 or 5 piece body, likely with unmatched grain patterns.

If you want to strip it down to see what's there, I would use a citrus based chemical stripper. Warning: it may take a LOT of work to strip the finish.

[ToxicAce]

Jasco paint remover, very toxic though, wear a paint mask

[EagleMoon]

It's a difficult job. Lots and lots of scraping even with many applications of stripper. I stripped a Squier body not long ago and it was NOT something I would have wanted to leave natural. Multi-layered plywood.

[GeneralElectric]

I like the ole heat gun and paint scrapper method lol

[Baker69]

i've recently stripped down a P Bass and used Nitro-morse which is a chemical stripper.

It will remove the bulk of the paint in a few applications however it will not ged rid of all of it so be prepared to do some sanding as well.

An electric sander will save you a lot of time and effort, but you will still need to do some manual sanding as well.

Some of the paint or lacquer will have stained the wood so if you're planning to leave it natural finish then you may have to sand a bit deeper than you imaigined, so be careful not to sand too much in one area otherwise you will create a valley.

It's time consuming but bear in mind that the better the preparation the better the finished product will be!

[HT Paul]

Heat gun, followed by sanding sponges. Sanding sponges are the best thing ever for the curves and contours.

[NickInMesa]

Originally Posted by ToxicAce

Jasco paint remover, very toxic though, wear a paint mask

And eyewear, and mad-scientist types gloves. Regular latex gloves will be break, that's how bad Jasco is.

Be close to a source of running water. You will understand if you get a little bit on your skin.

[Instagator]

You whimps with your solvents and sand paper.....





Cheers.

[ghostjs]

Originally Posted by Instagator

You whimps with your solvents and sand paper.....





Cheers.

:O How did it end up??