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rebopGB400

Mar 12, 2007
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Hi,
I just recently bought a Spector Legend 4 with some heavy buckle rash and some finish chipping...
I would like to fix these problems and paint it pure white like the ones from the 80's but I do not know how to go about this project...
and kind words of advice?
 
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rebopGB400 said:
Hi,
I just recently bought a Spector Legend 4 with some heavy buckle rash and some finish chipping...
I would like to fix these problems and paint it pure white like the ones from the 80's but I do not know how to go about this project...
and kind words of advice?
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You could sand it down to a smooth, paintable surface and then get an autobody shop to spray paint it for you. With no experience it is tough getting a professional looking finish. A pure white of the quality the old Spectors had is a demanding task. Prep work is crucial. Any mistakes or flaws will magnify when painted. If you're determined to do it all yourself, start looking at wood finishing sites and doing lots of research. It'd be a good idea to buy some pieces of hardwood to practice on.

Fine Woodworking magazine has a special edition out on wood finishing. One of the articles is about getting a flawless paint job on wood. You might find the article on their website.
 
#5
well, that makes it seem harder than it did ever before...
my friend who has done many custom guitars with great paint jobs just wanted to sand out all of the imperfections then spray a lot of light layers of white spray paint and and then put a bunch of clear coats on it....
i guess thats wrong?
 
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rebopGB400 said:
well, that makes it seem harder than it did ever before...
my friend who has done many custom guitars with great paint jobs just wanted to sand out all of the imperfections then spray a lot of light layers of white spray paint and and then put a bunch of clear coats on it....
i guess thats wrong?
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No, not at all. But then he has some experience doing it if he's getting good results. I was under the impression you were going to do the work yourself. Without experience and knowlege of what paints work and the best application techniques to use and the prep work, which can be as simple as sanding out the imperfections in the original finish if the finish is in good enough shape, you would find it tough to achieve the result you want first time doing it.

What your friend suggests is a good way of doing it. He's obviously seen your bass and assessed what needs to be done. Let him do it.
 

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