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Ever tried painting your own guitar?

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  1. 03-13-2005, 02:15 PM #1
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    Ever tried painting your own guitar?

    Thanks to the help of John Gleneicki and his book "How to create a factory finish with just a couple cans of spray paint", I've been getting some pretty good results. And yes ... these were done with regular 'ol Krylon sparypaint purchased from Walmart!
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  2. 03-13-2005, 02:25 PM #2
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    Those guitars look great!
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  3. 03-14-2005, 01:55 PM #3
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    Thanks Jon!
    I had a BLAST with these projects!

    Just curious as to why my attachements are "pending approval".
    I can NEVER get my pics to post properly on this site.
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    i wanna see!
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  5. 05-02-2005, 03:36 PM #5
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    Shoot me an email and I'll send ya some pics.

    Maybe I could ask you to post them for me?
    Thanks!
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  6. 07-29-2005, 11:19 AM #6
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    Hey prsplayer how can i get this book "How to create a factory finish with just a couple cans of spray paint"
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  7. 07-29-2005, 03:09 PM #7
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    i've tried it a few times and it worked out fine both times. But wish i had more experience. I'll keep woring on it until i get it right!
    funny commentary pending...

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  8. 07-29-2005, 09:52 PM #8
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    Hey Freebird,

    Check out www.paintyourownguitar.com

    Here is a pic of my last paintjob, and a pic of my current project ... the EVH "Star" guitar.
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  9. 08-20-2005, 11:43 AM #9
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    I've had pretty good luck with my own refinishes. I always opt for staining over painting, as I love showcasing the wood grain.

    To tell you the truth, though, I hate the process (impatient), and will pay someone to do the job next time.
    "That Bongo is the Abe Vigoda of basses."
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    "Don't play it if you don't feel it."
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  10. 08-20-2005, 10:03 PM #10
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    just this morning i grabbed my first bass and decided to paint my name on it. LoL

    I got some of that Jasco paint removed, masked stuff off, cut out my name, appied ooze, wiped ouff paint, dried and finally re-painted

    it looks like crap. i love it!
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