mayneaux Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Hey all, I just bought a 2004 Explorer, checked the serial and all is well. It sounds incredible however it did come with an after market paintjob. I've messaged the original artists - www.hot-paint.de to no avail, The body is acceptable but Id like to restore the headstock. I very gently sanded with 600 grit for a minute on the headstock as per images hence why the logo is fading, I think Im getting through the thick layers of the finish.... Not sure if the finish is poly or nitro but feels hard. IF anyone has any insight as to how I'd go about this I'd seriously appreciate it. Leaning towards stripper but obviosuly terrified of buggering it up. Like I said the body I can live with but I need that mother of Pearl to show through on the head! Pictures enclosed. Thankyou! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pinch Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Oh dear. Sacrilege. Running freaking Wild... and possible poly coat... Sorry I don't have any advice other than "can you return it"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayneaux Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Paint removal success, pearl inlay there and polishing up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 That must have taken some doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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