I've got a guitar I want to strip the paint of off and sanding fucking takes too long. Anyone know a better way?
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Go to a wholesale tool shop like Harbor Freight and get a handheld circular sander with a 4" disc for $15. You can take it off in about 10 minutes even with clearcoat. A palm sander is great for finishing if you don't want to do any hand work at all.Last edited by keeper006; 07-21-2009, 11:50 PM.I have dreamed a dream, but now that dream has gone from me...
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Originally posted by keeper006 View PostGo to a wholesale tool shop like Harbor Freight and get a handheld cicular sander with a 4" disc for $15. You can take it off in about 10 minutes even with clearcoat. A palm sander is great for finishing if you don't want to do any hand work at all.Customize your profile header http://forum.leftyguitartrader.com/p...do=editprofile
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Heat gun is the best method for Poly, and regular old lacquer thinner for nitro.
Stripping off a poly finish sucks, but it cane be done with a heat gun and a speckling knife.Guitars: Fender Strats & Teles, Gibson R6 & 335 dot
Amp: Two Rock Opal #63 w/ Two Rock 2x12 Cab
Pedals: Zendrive, Keeley BD-2, Keeley mod DD4, Voodoo Tremolo
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Originally posted by keeper006 View PostGo to a wholesale tool shop like Harbor Freight and get a handheld circular sander with a 4" disc for $15. You can take it off in about 10 minutes even with clearcoat. A palm sander is great for finishing if you don't want to do any hand work at all.
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Originally posted by exalted View PostI tried that - I spent hours sanding, ran through five pads, and still couldn't break the base finish...only stripped the gloss and color off.
I just did a Mexican Fender body. It's not fun, but it comes off in big sheets, so it's not too bad.
Never attempt this on an Epiphone semi hollow.
Don't ask me how I know........Guitars: Fender Strats & Teles, Gibson R6 & 335 dot
Amp: Two Rock Opal #63 w/ Two Rock 2x12 Cab
Pedals: Zendrive, Keeley BD-2, Keeley mod DD4, Voodoo Tremolo
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