Rattle Can Refinish Club

[Doctor Morbius]

I don't know if it's art, but I like it!

 

[friskinator]

Decided to keep this one, especially since it matches my wife's car. I put an AllParts neck on it that I already had.

 

[friskinator]

Another shot of this one. The sunlight really makes the metallic pop.

 

[emal]

Salvaged Matsumoku Atak Quest 1B Bass that was heading to the garbage. I practiced on it. I mixed two brands that caused a sort of crackle. I decided to keep it like that. Add black beauties and EMG Geezer pickups
Paint job isn't good, but still fun bass

 

[friskinator]

Forgot to post this one. Squier Debut P originally in matte red, now matte Coral Pink. I didn't even scuff sand the original finish, just sprayed Rust-Oleum 2X color/primer combo right over it. Followed that with a can of 2X matte clear, which didn't even need buffing. If you're looking for the easiest, cheapest way to do a good looking refin, this is the way.

 

[miikee90]

Hi, I have a question. I'm painting a bass with Rustoleum Metallic Gold. I applied 4 coats and stored the bass in a clean, safe place. It's been 6 days since then. Do I need to sand it it before applying the clear coat, or can I apply it without sanding?

 

[friskinator]

Hi, I have a question. I'm painting a bass with Rustoleum Metallic Gold. I applied 4 coats and stored the bass in a clean, safe place. It's been 6 days since then. Do I need to sand it it before applying the clear coat, or can I apply it without sanding?

No sanding metallics before the clear. You should be good to proceed.

 

[miikee90]

No sanding metallics before the clear. You should be good to proceed.

Thank you for your answer, one more question

Wouldn't I have adhesion problems because the base color has completely cured?

 

[friskinator]

Thank you for your answer, one more question

Wouldn't I have adhesion problems because the base color has completely cured?

Nope, none at all.

 

[JIO]

In progress - Montana Lakers Mauve/Hologram sparkle & (Stew Mac) gloss tobacco/clear-coat. Neck will get the same treatment.

GEO's 1st bass restoration

 

[miikee90]

I had never done anything like this... and it was fun as hell! Looks much shimmering in person than in photos, I'm actually very happy with the way it looks.

 

[JIO]

I had never done anything like this... and it was fun as hell! Looks much shimmering in person than in photos, I'm actually very happy with the way it looks.

The first step taken in doing something for the first time is always the most daunting - but once that happens it only gets better as you learn from your mistakes. As much as I follow all the tips (warming the can, cleaning the nozzle) for using rattle-cans, 'spurting' is nearly unavoidable. I saw a good solution tutorial on YouTube for when that happens. I can't find it now, but basically you apply a thin layer of spackling compound over the 'spurt' area, let it dry, and sand (using a sanding block) until the 'spurt' is leveled (to the finish) - then using a wet sponge wipe off the spackling. It levels the raised 'spurt' in the colour or clear-coat so you can continue spraying or buff-out/polish. Of course, using a pro-spray gun etc will give you ultimate control but it's remarkable what one can pull off with a rattle can finish. FTR, a matte/satin finish is best for doing a successful finish out of the gate.

 

[MPU]

Here’s my birthday gift for myself. An -83 Aria Pro 2 SB-R60. Refinished with Spraymax paints.

 

[ctmullins]

Happy Birthday @MPU !!

 

[MPU]

Happy Birthday @MPU !!

Thanks, the day was 10th of July. 60 is closer than 50 now on.

 

[murphy]

Here’s my birthday gift for myself. An -83 Aria Pro 2 SB-R60. Refinished with Spraymax paints.

Love the black....Best looking Aria I have seen!!

 

[JIO]

Here’s my birthday gift for myself. An -83 Aria Pro 2 SB-R60. Refinished with Spraymax paints.

Happy belated B-day! Looks better black - did it require a neck/hs repair?

 

[MPU]

Headstock repair. I didn’t trust the previous ”repair” with white electric tape.

 

[JIO]

Headstock repair. I didn’t trust the previous ”repair” with white electric tape.

 

[MPU]

Nothing else than tape was used. On the plus side it was easy to take apart!