Spray another white layer (to help the red pop) Fortunately, there are countless forum studies on what paint was used, with a pretty solid consensus on the order of operations and the layers of paint originally applied. Only the original painter was in the room when this iconic guitar was being formed. Guitar Finishing Step-By-Step provides tips and tricks for great results Micro-Mesh Foam Sanding Block and Sanding Block for Self-adhesive Sandpaperįreehand Holder for extra control when sprayingģM Scotch-Brite Pads for aging the finish Tape for Line Pattern, your choice of sizesģM Gold Fre-Cut Sandpaper, 220-grit, 320-grit, 600-grit, 800-grit, or Sandpaper/Finishing Paper Sampler
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Respirator, this should be an NIOSH-approved organic vapor filterĬolorTone Vinyl Sealer or Zinsser Aerosol Shellac, sealer coat if using a bare wood bodyĬolorTone White Vinyl Sealer or ColorTone Vintage White Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, 2 cansĬolorTone Tinted Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, Cherry Red, 2 cansĬolorTone Black Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, Black Gloss, 1 canĪerosol Spray Nozzles, 6 Pack for quick replacement of dirty nozzles, or upgrade for standard white nozzles These are our suggestions, but the final design is up to you. You can shoot for a perfect homage or make your version as unique as you want. What makes this project even more approachable is that the exact shades of color and widths of tape are up to you. You don't have to strive for a "picture perfect" finish to get the vibe and look of this iconic guitar. There are only a few ingredients required, and some nice-to-have tools and supplies that make the finishing work even easier. This is a perfect project for a backyard refinish, inspired by the original. Even better (beyond the chops to play it) is that its iconic black, white, and red paint job is all DIY. There may be no guitar more iconic in the history of rock than the famed Frankenstrat of the 1970s and 80s.
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