would it be all right to get my guitar refinished in an autobody shop?

[benji657]

Do you think its a good idea for me to go to the the autobody shop where they finish cars to get my guitar refinished?

Im very worried about doing it alone, as i can be quite sloppy sometimes...

thanks
benj

PS: how much do you think they'll charge?

 

[benji657]

oh and do they also sand down the body, or do i have to do that?

 

[Byakhee00]

it would probably be best if you did everything except paint the body. No idea on how much it would cost you though.

BTW - If they're willing to do it, and you've got some money (lots of money) to spend, use House of Color paint - they've got some really unique stuff, and it's soooo cool.

 

[JOLLY]

A friend of mine's brother in law owns a body shop. He had him paint a guitar one time in purple flake and it was awesome. His brother in law told him he wished he wouldn't have sanded it before he brought it to him.

 

[benji657]

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[Zerberus]

Auto Body shops are fine/ great for solid colors IMO. The details (Who sands what and such) You´ll have to work out with them

FWIW, GMW does great refinishes for a decent prce as well

 

[Gearjoneser]

I'd call around for prices. Most guys that try to paint a guitar themselves end up making a mess of it.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

A friend of mine has his ancient Kramer painted at a body shop; it came out great.

 

[PUCKBOY99]

***I AM NOT A PRO & I HAVE ONLY DONE THIS TWICE...BUT...***


I would think that an auto body shop would slap on one heavy a$$ coat of paint & hand it over to you.

To get a "Proper" finish on a guitar, it should be built up in several thin layers or coats, buffed out & clear coated several times with sandings in between.

I would recommend you take your time & do it yourself. You'll probably save yourself some money & aggravation in the long run....PLUS it's kinda' fun to know you did it yourself!!!

 

[proxy]

*Paiging Dr.ButNut*

 

[PUCKBOY99]

*Paiging Dr.ButNut*

I meant to say that !!!! HAHAHAHA

BUTNUT IS THE "BIG KAHUNA" FOR FINISHES ! :arms: :arms:

 

[RACER X]

I had a Charvel done at a boat shop, they used a gel-coat, white. Its a super hard finish, very nice and only a $ 100.00. But a body shop will do it.

 

[butnut]

*Paiging Dr.ButNut*

hehe...DO NOT sand the body to bare wood!!! I use automotive poly(urethane) on my clears. Most guitars are finished in this type of poly, except those high brow Gibsons. :wink: Use a 320 grit and scuff the surface, just to EVENLY dull it. Let them prime and paint from there. Should be cheaper if they have your color in stock...ie: left over paint, won't take much at all with poly. Gel coat is durable as hell, almost too hard, as it will crack/shatter if banged...tone purists don't like thick finishes, but I'll bet it's real shiney! :14: Ask if they wil add some pearl to the clear, just a tiny bit will add some nice color flash and won't cost but a few cents. Good luck.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Does anyone know how much places like GMW and others charge to refinish a body? How much more would they charge on a neck through, cause I'd never take one of those to a body shop!

 

[midnite_man]

Doesn't certain types of finishes affect tone?

 

[FenderBoy]

Re: would it be all right to get my guitar refinished in an autobody shop?

I have a friend who paints cars ( graphics and Fire Engines and stuff like that) he did a sunburst Bass Guitar that looks sweet. The Fender colors from the 50's were all from Dupont and taken directly from the automotive industry. There is a definite link between sexy cars and sexy guitars!