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Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 9:12 pm: | |
Could anybody tell me what type of paint this is and if it's possible to be removed?
I'm considering getting this one but I would definetly remove the paint, if possible.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much! |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 9:14 pm: | |
too big... sorry
I'll try to make them smaller |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 10:01 pm: | |
here we go
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Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 01, 2006 - 10:04 pm: | |
ok, the image got too small..... It seems to be some type of metalic paint...
Johns, I tryed to use the FastStone software you suggested...but.. |
Harry
Username: Harry
Registered: 03-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 5:27 am: | |
Hi FG
Will be a hard job: either sand the whole paint off or use a paint remover paste. If you do so: apply the paste and after the paint starts bubbling off, immediately remove the loosened paint with a clean cloth (You'll need a lot of pieces of cloth!!!). Take a not too big spot at one time.
After you did the whole body you must sand it with very fine sandpaper (1200 or so) and finally even with a finer sandpaper (1600 or so).
It's a lousy and dirty job, but it can be done.
Kind greetz,
Harry |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 6:22 am: | |
Hi Harry,
thank you very much for your answer.
I have never done that kind of job, I thought I could give it a try since it doesn't seem to cost a lot of money.
groeten,
F. |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 10:25 am: | |
Paint stripper is messy and toxic. I've had good luck with a heat gun on some paint, but it won't work on polyester. If this is an aftermarket paint job, it should be a lot easier to strip. |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 12:41 pm: | |
Thanks Funkle!
I don't know much about paint... so, that's polyester?
Harry, Funkle... Do you have any suggestion for a product? Brand?
Thanks again.
F. |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 1:10 pm: | |
Polyester is what most factories have used for 20+ years. It is tough and hard to remove. Chemicals and heat will do nothing to it. If the paint looks like a factory finish, it's most likely polyester. If it looks like it was refinished at some point, it may be easier to remove. Sometimes refins are done right over the original finish, in which case you might be able to sand off the purple and restore the original finish.
Or you could just sell it as is to Artfield  |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 1:25 pm: | |
yeah... when I saw it I thought it might have passed by his hands...  haahaha..
The guy claims it is an Ibanez.. if it really is, the finish is definitely not original (judging by catalog information)... He calls it 'Rockabilly Pin up' because it had a sticker on the headstock...
I am hoping that if it is an Ibanez it will have the original finish under the paint... and that it will be natural. Why? The SB from that time had birch on sides and back, I read that birch has about 20% less low response and 10% more high.. making it brighter... The NT one, is an all maple box. It seams it would be more mellow.. What you think?
F. |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 1:52 pm: | |
You can probably get an idea of how the finish is composed by removing the pickups or trus rod cover. If you cannot see any original finish or bare wood, maybe you can sand away a little finish where you won't see it. |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 2:18 pm: | |
Good idea, I'll do that. I'm waiting for a call from the seller. I'll try to go there tomorrow.
Thanks a lot.
F. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 5:33 am: | |
Don't forget to try scraping it off with a guitar pick! Worked for my refinished Flying V! No chemicals, just guitar picks. |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 4:34 pm: | |
So far it feels good playing it. It has a nice dark but with an edge sound.
I opened the pickups but there's no name, just 5 numbers.
Flatbag, I'll try that.
F. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 6:56 am: | |
5 numbers could indicate Super 70s, two of my sets have numbers without "Super 70" stamped on them. Common feature of both is a space between the 1st and 2nd digit (ie X XXXX). |
Fg100
Username: Fg100
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2006 - 10:00 am: | |
Well, I have an impression it's not going to be a super 70... have a look...
The pot... it says Yamato 50k.022... Does it mean anything?
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Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 4:23 am: | |
The stamped 5 digits look very similar to Super 70 pickups, next time I've got the back of one of my Ibanezes open I'll see if any of the caps have "Yamato" on them. |
Voodooradio
Username: Voodooradio
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 05, 2006 - 2:16 pm: | |
As for removing paint... I recently stripped an 85 Roadstar II and Formsby wouldn't touch it. An industrial paint remover wouldn't touch it. I ended up using an orbital sander and hand sanding the inside of the bouts. It was a major PITA. If someone does know of a "stripper" that will work (from experience), I'd like to know as I have 2 other RS's and a Tele that I'm gonna rebuild. Thanks |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 1:16 am: | |
Hey FG, Just checked inside my Ibanez SG, the caps are exactly the same with Yamato branding. |