Acetone, Nitro finish, and Beer - What could go wrong?

[Ruknrole]

In my opinion, nothing!

I was bored with the cookie cutter "Roadware" on my Road Worn Series 50's P-Bass.
So much so that it was picked as the sacrificial lamb to sell to fund some GAS. But it didn't feel right selling it, so I pulled it.

A few days later, deep into thought after a few beers, the light switch went on. I got some acetone, microfiber cloth, 2000 grit sandpaper, Scotch-Brite pad, a pair of brass balls, and armed with a YouTube University relicing degree went to town.

I really like the outcome. I blended it so well you would think it came like that from factory if you didn't know any better. I even think it plays better now! I can't put it down. It's amazing how much aesthetics play a role for me.

So what do you say? Yea or Nay?

 

[JimmyM]

Subtle changes but cool. Might try to make some of those spots a little less manicured by chipping some of the edges a bit but the overall ideas are very cool.

 

[abarson]

I like the lighting better in the second set of photos.
I was certain there would be some description of actual mixing of acetone and beer resulting in a newly discovered finishing process.

Seriously, I'm not a fan of "relic'ing" but it doesn't look bad at all. The main thing is you're happy with it.

 

[AboutSweetSue]

Knowing when to stop is important.

 

[Bassclef46]

i cant tell if its the lighting in the after pic or if is just a brighter looks bass. I like the results you got. But i think it still looks like a roadworn as is roadworn wear is still showing.

 

[Ruknrole]

i cant tell if its the lighting in the after pic or if is just a brighter looks bass. I like the results you got. But i think it still looks like a roadworn as is roadworn wear is still showing.

I took the after pictures with a better camera, but the color did lighten up and you can see the grain better after I hit it with the Scotch-Bright pad.

 

[P. Aaron]

Looks better.

 

[Ruknrole]

Subtle changes but cool. Might try to make some of those spots a little less manicured by chipping some of the edges a bit but the overall ideas are very cool.

Thanks for the suggestion. I did some light chipping and I think this took it over the top.

 

[Ruknrole]

Knowing when to stop is important.

Yes, this is where I stop.

 

[ROOTSnFIFTHS]

Looks better in my opinion but I love relics real or not.
Study real relics closely and slowly work your way through the process. Try darkening/dirtying the bare wood spots for realism.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

In my opinion, nothing!

I was bored with the cookie cutter "Roadware" on my Road Worn Series 50's P-Bass.
So much so that it was picked as the sacrificial lamb to sell to fund some GAS. But it didn't feel right selling it, so I pulled it.

A few days later, deep into thought after a few beers, the light switch went on. I got some acetone, microfiber cloth, 2000 grit sandpaper, Scotch-Brite pad, a pair of brass balls, and armed with a YouTube University relicing degree went to town.

I really like the outcome. I blended it so well you would think it came like that from factory if you didn't know any better. I even think it plays better now! I can't put it down. It's amazing how much aesthetics play a role for me.

So what do you say? Yea or Nay?

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It was a very mediocre "relic-ing" to begin with. Much more effort now. And, wear is supposed to be personal anyway. Now, even though it hasn't actually been worn in like that, you do have your hands in. Personal.

 

[Kukulkan61]

I thought about doing the same to this but I’m gonna leave it well alone, I think these basses will be rare collectors in the near future and being completely original will value it better since they discontinued them and also because the fretboard is rosewood, the playability and nice worn in feel of these basses is so awesome!

 

[John Webb]

Oh yes....very Vintagey....

 

[micahwc]

The spot above the pickguard, between the pickup and the neck, is too perfect. It needs a bit of jaggedness. Otherwise, I love it.

 

[HardNHeavy]

YouTube University relicing degree .......amazing what a few beers can do to the creative mind.....Looks cool!!

 

[AboutSweetSue]

Yes, this is where I stop.

Good self-control, then. I, of course, would be tempted to throw quarters at it.

 

[Bassamatic]

Looks much better - good job!

 

[M0ses]

Does it look better? I really can't tell. It certainly doesn't look bad at all, I can see that much, so well done in any case!

 

[2F/2F]

You took it from fake looking wear to extremely fake looking wear. If that's what you and your beer wanted, then good on ya.

 

[Standalone]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did some light chipping and I think this took it over the top.

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Yes. An improvement and just right.