Guitar painting tutorial.

[dubtrub]

I think I'm going to have to try a different browser. My IE8 doesn't want to open that site.

Try this: Go to tools, then privacy, then settings. From settings insert the URL of the website and hit add.

[oigun]

I think I'm going to have to try a different browser. My IE8 doesn't want to open that site.

If you consider a different browser I suggest Firefox... Its free and works great!

[olrocknroller]

I'm currently reading all of the Re-ranch posts, and I purchased the Stewmac book. Maybe I won't screw it up to bad. My biggest problem is trying to speed things up.
Dan

Boy, you said a mouthful there...and paint hurries for no-one!

[panther]

I read somewhere to leave the paint cure for a few weeks before adding the clearcoat, I could not possibly wait weeks to spray on the clear coat. However if I want it done right, I must wait.
Dan

[sleeperNY]

You don't have to wait weeks to put the clear on. Remember the clear coat is the same material that the color coat is. I am thinking you are using lacquer for all stages of the painting.
You should however wait for a few weeks before sanding and buffing.

Jim

[panther]

Jim you are right it did mention for sanding and buffing.
I also read somewhere they mentioned baking the finish, can you do that with a guitar neck or body, even at very low temperature it would be very drying for the wood, or are they referring to an infrared heat source ?
Dan

[GattonFan]

Danny has posted the site that has (probably) the simplest tutorial for refinishing. If you follow the ReRanch steps, it's hard to miss. I printed them out, and keep them handy, as a reference.
Dennis