Stevie Nazarenie Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 does anyone have a clue how the gibbo faded guitars are finished. i would like to do a job to a guitar. i assume i won't have to go to town on the job as it's meant to be a little relicy. a stain and varnish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Very light "Nitro" finish, with a matte (or semi-matte) over coat, as opposed to the glossy, near as I can tell. Probably a light clear sealer (underneath), prior to the color coat, as well. None of which are applied liberally, as you can see/feel the grain of the wood, still. Just my observations... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 i want the faded white look... http://www.dawsons.co.uk/acatalog/info_00063070.html i have just done some searching. to get the finish off a stripper can be used then sanded. a white finish that is matte would be good. i'm unsure of exactly what. something out of a spray can? then i think poly over nitro? job done? oh is that rory in your avatar cb? looks like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have a faded SG (great guitar btw, got it for $475 with case) and it is nitro as previously stated. There is no grain filler at all, just a splash of stain and the tiniest bit if nitro but it feels great. I'm going to do a few coats of tru-oil on mine to fill the grain and give it a shine. Tru-oil is for gun stocks and works better than great on necks and certain bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 wow i've been checking all the stuff out on the net and there are some serious hazards here. cancer causing stuff. i'm a bit nervy of this now. i've stripped one of the guitars and i think it needs paint. i think white. then some water based varnish? anything recommended? i don't know how many coats i'm not after glossy looks. i think faded is nice enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alanhindle Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Found a UK supplier for Tru-oil if you're tempted profile. They've got the smaller bottle in stock- only £4.50!. I'd like to see pics of your faded when you do yours TheX. However, I think a shine may look better on a Cherry faded than on a worn brown faded like my SG. I am gassing for a cherry faded Gibson Les Paul Studio you see (as a cheaper alternative to a Fireburst finish studio at nearly £300 more). http://www.swillingtonshootingsupplies.co.uk/store/product/2880/Tru-Oil%C2%AE-Gun-Stock-Finish/ Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 i just looked at the data safety sheet on the net and it seems fairly harmless. i think i'm considering that stuff. what hazard symbols or warnings are there on the bottle? i'll be doing it outside in the gazebo anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alanhindle Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Haven't bought it yet- I just found the link on the web for you. Looks like a glorified bottle of Linseed oil to me. If it can be used on gun stocks it must be harmless to humans. I'd be more concened about ruining the existing finish on the guitar. If anybody has tried it on a faded, can they post a pic? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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