Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:29 am**

I've decided against the tung oil and would like to go with a "Satin Sealer" as used on the 4001c64s.

It sounds like the easiest finish on the planet!

Q: Am I wrong in thinking this is easy?
Q: Has anyone done this before?
Q: Is there a recommended product or procedure?
Q: Is there an aeresol solution? (Hopefully.)

I'm thinking I can find a "rattle can" (HA! I LOVE that term!) and just use some super fine steel wool between coats.

Thoughts?

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Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:15 am**

test it on a cheap bass or other piece of wood first

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:24 am**

Uh... Test WHAT exactly?

I'm so embarassed for you. =)

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Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:32 am**

... Huh?

He's saying, don't ruin a Ric. Otherwise we'll come to your house.

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:47 am**

Knock knock knock...

(Loudly) "Open up...this is Detective Thomas of the Ric police. We have reason to believe that someone on the premises has harmed, maimed or otherwise mis-handled a Rickenbacker instrument. Can I see some identification?"

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:48 am**

oh heck ... just use flat latex house paint ... preferably 6 coats ... and don't bother removing the strings or chrome ...

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 8:53 am**

Well, you're all welcome to come over. Let's make it this weekend! Bring your own meat and I'll have all the Diet Coke and chips you can eat and drink!

Naw, but seriously peoples... WHAT should I test?! A spray can of Urethane? Acrylic? Laquer? No spray can? Just any clue will do.

(And if you've seen my 4003, you know I could do no worse than what's already been done to it.)

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Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:12 am**

I used tung oil on my 4003s5v63 bass ... I don't think urethane is a good idea for a ric bass ...

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:49 am**

You can do it yourself and get pretty good results...but it requires patience and a little skill....you can also use spray cans and get good results but there are steps and procedures that you MUST follow!...go to this site and read everything you can about refinishing...don't use steel wool...I suggest nitro finish but it's not what rick uses...or just send it to Dr. Dolan who does great refinishing work for a very reasonable price....http://reranch.august.net/phpBB-2.0.4/phpBB2/index.php

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:54 am**

Here's the link to the refinishing guide....I thought you could get there from the reranch forum but no...so read these pages first and then use the forum if you have questions or problems...http://home.flash.net/~guitars/..

Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:16 am**

Tung oil it is.

I bow humbly in your presence Jeff.

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Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:26 am**

Jeff - What kind of tung oil do you use? (Now that I've researched enough to confuse myself.) Polymerized tung oil? Varnish/Tung oil? 100% pure, all-natural tung oil?

Command me and I shall obey.

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Posted: **Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:37 am**

I used the tung oil with mineral spirits in it ... I go with 2 or 3 coats ...

I am going to a swamp ash p-bass body that way soon ... then I will do a 4 to 5 conversion and outfit it with pj pickups and black trim ... and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard ...

the oil finish makes a lighter bass and it changes the tone and resonance a little and it is easy to touch up or refin later ...