If you have read my other threads about my project '72 4001, you know my situation... I've got the routes filled and I've decided to opt for a full refin on my new baby.
What type of paint should I use that is closest to the look and feel of the RIC conversion varnish? Actually spraying CV is not an option since 1) it's expensive as heck! and 2) I don't have stainless spray equipment.
Acrylic lacquer?
Catalyzed lacquer? (or is this the same thing?)
Catalyzed urethane?
Nitro?
Refinish options...
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I am currently trying a new waterbased laquer that is supposed to be superior to all other waterbased finishes.Waterbased finishes have a bad reputation due to milky appearance and grain swelling from the water. This new finish is from stewart macdonald and is supposed to overcome these issues and it burns in like nitro.I will let you know how it looks.I'm not sure about acrylic laquer,but I personally hate nitro.It can turn out great or it can look like ****.In my experience it is too flakey.It is effected by atmospheric and temperature conditions more than other finishes.Oh yeah!Did I mention that it checks?The one good thing is about nitro is every coat burns in so you don't have sanding lines from the layers of coats,and it is easier to repair.If you want the look of a 32 year old aged rick finish then I would limit the number of coats to give the appearance of a shrinked finish.I hope this narrows it down some.Maybe John Hall or Mark Arnquist can provide more options.They are very knowlegable on these matters.
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rhampshire
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Rob: Not to take away from your skill, however, the refinishing of your instrument may be one job that should be outsourced. In this way, conversion varnish would not be a problem.
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Peter, I appreciate the concern, but I'm dead set on doing it myself... I learned how to refret and restore tube amps by "having at it", and this matter is no different. I'm a do it yourself kind of guy, I guess. : )
Also, I'd be surprised if there were very many shops out there that would spray CV. Hell, Arnquist even said himself that he won't do it. If an ex-RIC employee won't, who would?
Rob
Also, I'd be surprised if there were very many shops out there that would spray CV. Hell, Arnquist even said himself that he won't do it. If an ex-RIC employee won't, who would?
Rob
Miguel, I had a Fender Malmstten Stratocaster in "Antique White" which is probably like the color you mention:
If you check some of my earlier threads, you'll see my yellowish-white 1975 4001S shown; here's one of them:
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If you check some of my earlier threads, you'll see my yellowish-white 1975 4001S shown; here's one of them:
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