Paintjobs ? (Retry)

[leedon]

Hi guys,

(Sorry about the last post - something bombed out...)

I am looking at doing a paintjob on a guitar (a cheap secondhand one).

Is there anything I should know, before even considering doing this.

If it is straightforward, what do I need to do to do it properly ? I know how to remove/re-attach all electrics and accessories (pickups, knobs etc.). What I am wanting to know about is the paintjob itself.
Preparation - what do I need to do ? I am not looking to take the neck off, so it's just basics like sanding/rubbing down the body.
Once I have painted what I want to, what do I spray on to protect it ? Anything specially for guitar bodies ?

Basically I'm just mucking around on a cheap guitar, but if it works out, there may be more for me to do...

Any ideas/tips ?

Cheers

[Wallycleaver]

http://home.flash.net/~guitars/
Check it...... cool stuff!

[Hard2Hear]

Wally- Thats the site I was looking for, too. I think those guys have some good solutions.
If it's a bolt-on, do yourself a favor and go ahead and take off the neck.
H2H

[leedon]

Is it safe to take the neck off if it's a bolt on ?

Also, is the final clear coat just usual clear laquer ?
Does it finish with a hard enough coat ? I always thought it was some kind of resin that was used to get the protective coat...

Any guys out there in the UK that have done this sort of thing ? Any products you know of that are available in the UK for this sort of thing (paints, varnishes, polishes etc..)

[OneLouder]

Leedon, check out Halfords car paints.. im pretty sure they are of a similar nature to the stuff offered on that site although I would check the actual packaging for confirmation of the actual type of paint.

When I used to work for them years ago they had a massive range of colours available and also matt and gloss laquers too....
They can probly sort you out with suitable wet and dry sandpapers too.

[Wallycleaver]

if you want a "pro" looking guitar, follow the instructions on reranch's web site. They have a how to section that's really good!