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Why is Fiesta Red so rare?

#43
DoggBisket said:
If the OP doesn't have a lot of the finishing supplies on hand the project will cost quite a bit more than 25 bux. I did a refinish of a jazz bass this summer using ReRanch products, and the total was close to more like 100 bux. ReRanch makes great products and it is true that if you follow the instructions and take your time you will get a great result. Currently my bass body is in my utility room doing the 30 day cure waiting to be wet sanded and buffed. So here is the breakdown on the costs

$10 - Stripper and stripping supplies. The OP may have to invest in a heat gun to get the poly finish off. I used a lot of sand paper and A LOT of elbow grease

$20 - Various grades of sand paper. The OP may save here if he has this already on hand, but I needed to purchase grades from 60 grit up through 2000.

$ 8 - Oil based grain filler. The body of a Precision is most likely ash which has a very open grain and MUST be filled

$ 12 - 1 can sanding sealer.

$ 5-12 Primer. Depending on whether you use re ranch or hardware store

$ 12 x 2 - Color. You will most likey need 2 cans for this project. Red is one of the most difficult colors to get coverage with and you will need multiple coats. One can't won't be enough

$ 12 x 2 Nitro lacquer. You will want to put 2 cans of clear on MINIMUM. 3 would be even better because when it cures you need to wet sand and buff.

$ 10- Buffing compound. If the OP doesn't have a buffer then he might want to get the buffing attachments that StewMac has for hand held drills. These cost 13 bux each plus shipping.

Total cost so far around $110.


So here you have it. You don't refinish to save money. You refinish something to make it a specific way you want it.

The cost of the project can be reduced somwhat if you have other products available in your area. On the ReRanch site a lot of folks have had good results using Duplicolr Acrylic lacquer color that can be had at any Auto supply store

You can save on clear lacquer buy purchasing Deft which is about 7 bux a can. I buy it in my town at any Ace Hardware. If you have Menards in your area they have Watco lacquer for $5.99 a can, and many folks on the ReRanch site have used that with good results. For sanding sealer I bought some recently at a paint store for about 5 bux a can.
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Also if you have a poly finish already, Reranch states you do not need to strip the bass. You can apply right over the urethane finish, saving about $30 in supplies and $$$ in your time. ;)
 
#47
Just refinish it. That's what I did with my black Jazz Bass:
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#53
EagleMoon said:
I don't know why they really call it red when it's pink. Maybe pink isn't manly enough? :)
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I really like Dakota Red. It is really red. I see a lot of guys mistakenly refer to Dakota Red as Fiesta Red.

New Fiesta Red always reminds me of tomato soup. Kinda red, kinda dark orange.

It won't stop me from buying a fiesta red P from a friend tonight
 
#59
Kenny Allyn said:
Thanks ...

You originally asked about Fiesta Red, it was a very un-stable color (as all reds are) and faded into many different shades, when I had Bud LeCompte build the bass we had to work out the color to give it that "vintage vibe" ... these are the pictures we used to do that.

A feast of fiestas

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:) ... Enjoy!
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Looks great! I wanna play it!
 

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