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    Once my project soloist body is ready for it's Primer coat, I read that you should apply 5 to 7 coats. Do you sand inbetween coats, or only after the final coat? I will be using spray cans for the primer and paint.

    Thanks!!

  • #2
    you're probably not gonna need that much; spray enough so that you have even coverage and sand it flat. are you stripping it to wood or using the finish as a sealer/even base?
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    • #3
      It's almost down to bare wood in some spots, but the grain is still sealed. Other spots still has the factory sealer, but it is sanded smooth.

      Thanks!

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      • #4
        Crusher, you might want to get that ebook "How to paint your guitar and get a Factory Finish" (or something like that - google search it). I'f painted many times but the book still had some good tips, which paints work best, etc. I think it's less than $20. The guy is going to be selling unpainted "kits" so that you can paint you own.

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        • #5
          Yeah, I have all the articles from when he was with "Guitar World". The instructions are pretty straight forward, but I know a few guys on here did their own and could give me some tips that are not in the book/articles

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          • #6
            Originally posted by sully
            you're probably not gonna need that much; spray enough so that you have even coverage and sand it flat. are you stripping it to wood or using the finish as a sealer/even base?
            What Sully said. Also, make sure all of the stripper solvent has been removed/flashed off before priming. You want to keep the primer to a minimum because it builds the surface quickly and with aerosols the drying or cure time increases with the thickness.
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            • #7
              +1 for what Sully said.

              The less paint, the better IMO.
              Having said that, I really can't recommend using any book that recommends 30+ coats of spraypaint.

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              • #8
                Absolutely. All that paint will result in a dead sounding piece of wood.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by zeegler
                  Absolutely. All that paint will result in a dead sounding piece of wood.
                  Yeah, then you'll have to put an EMG in it!
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