What do I need to do to make a “Gibson Faded” like Finish?

[Wonker]

What do I need to do to make a “Gibson Faded” like Finish?

I’m going to buy a Gibson Faded SG Special in worn red like this…

I just looked up how much I can get one from work for with my enployee discount....:eyecrazy::cool2:

But I want the finish to be worn white like the Gibson JJ Melody Maker

My plan is to sand way all the red finish, fill three of the four control holes & the pickup selector switch hole leaving only a volume pot hole and a input jack hole.

But from there I have no clue what to do.

I found this in a search
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Yes, it's a modern form of nitro sprayed in a few layers without a pore filler. You can achieve the same result using tru oil by not using a grain or pore filler. I personally prefer that feel to a completely solid finish. Like what comes on the lower end Martins and Taylors.

If you're going for the look of a Faded series guitar, skipping the filler will give you that "open grain" look and feel. Not only that, but you'll also save time and money on filler.

I suppose it's a win/win for you.

What do I need to buy finish wise? Do I have to spray or can I brush/wipe it on?

Any help would rock!

 

[Empty Pockets]

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they just use satin nitrocellulose, and only like 3-4 coats.

spraying it on is easier anyway man. you just put on some goggles and some gloves, tape the fretboard and....spray it real quick.

 

[beandip]

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they just use satin nitrocellulose, and only like 3-4 coats.

spraying it on is easier anyway man. you just put on some goggles and some gloves, tape the fretboard and....spray it real quick.

You're correct. Except with using the white finish, you'd have to mix a dye in. Check out Stew Mac's Prevail sprayers. They also have a wealth of info available on the reranch forum as well at SM's free info articles.

 

[Wonker]

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Ok So I need

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Equipment:_Spray_equipment/Preval_Spray_Unit.html

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishi...McFadden_Nitrocellulose_Spraying_Lacquer.html

and

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishi...ins/ColorTone_Liquid_Pigment_for_Lacquer.html


Right?

 

[beandip]

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As well as 220 and higher grit sandpaper, and some big ol' stones.

 

[Wonker]

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http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishi...McFadden_Nitrocellulose_Spraying_Lacquer.html
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The "Lawrence-McFadden Nitrocellulose Spraying Lacquer" says it's "for a hard, durable, easy to spray finish with a beautiful gloss."

I don't want gloss

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishi...trocellulose_Stringed_Instrument_Lacquer.html
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The "Behlen Nitrocellulose Stringed Instrument Lacquer" doesn't say anything about gloss. Is this the one I should go with?


My next question is about curing time. How long will cuing time be about. Shoudn't be that long right?

 

[beandip]

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Any of those can be used, the satin comes from the after sanding. You can either leave it at 800 grit wetsanded (quite satin-ey) or at a course or medium buffing. Course will result in your standard "satin" look, while medium will be more of a semi-gloss, like those found on the faded series.

 

[Wonker]

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Cool I can't wait to start this!!!

 

[beandip]

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Cool I can't wait to start this!!!

Sounds good. If you use a course or medium grit rubbing compound, I suggest working in small areas (4"x4" or so) and do it until the compound breaks down, and move on to another spot. Use light to medium pressure. If it makes your arm hurt or get tired after a few minutes, that's too much pressure. As the compound breaks down, it becomes slightly finer, and by using a light touch, you can avoid swirl marks and obvious gouges from a rogue grit.

I've also had very good results using micro mesh that stew mac offers. Using their provided foam block, I start with 800, move to 1500, and work with their provided grits until I'm at 3400. I love it for a semi-gloss finish.