First guitar build (Steinberger content)

[UnderTheSign]

So, when will paintjobs like that be availble to members?

 

[bigswifty]

HHHNNNGGGGGGG

 

[Tymon]

Kicked your uncle's ass? Nice nice!

 

[theo]

With every update this improves more and more, love it

 

[BlackMastodon]

Oh man! Glad we got some progress again, looks awesome! Unrelated: how much psychedelic drugs does your uncle use?

 

[scherzo1928]

You broke my winometer!

 

[sytraxiplague]

Oh man! Glad we got some progress again, looks awesome! Unrelated: how much psychedelic drugs does your uncle use?

None that I know of! Lol. He just goes with the flow.

 

[MF_Kitten]

Remember to do tons of clear coat over that, so it stays intact!

 

[sytraxiplague]

Remember to do tons of clear coat over that, so it stays intact!

I actually didn't want to at first because I couldn't find crap about clear coating over acrylic online. But I have this can of stuff from Home Depot that did pretty good on the test board. It's a little soft (but I think part of that was because of the wood too). So I think I'm going to use that and just be careful with it.

 

[Artifacts in Motion]

That is absolutely wonderful artwork. The detail is phenomenal! I can't even imagine the man hours going into that thing... You should be proud!

 

[Pushingink]

Wow,
Absolutely stunning. Your uncle is one hell of an artist. Can't wait to see it finished and back together.
Ridiculously good

 

[EpicFlail]

That paint job makes me think of what would happen if Dead to Fall's Phoenix Throne album had a baby with Of Montreal's Skeletal Lamping album. Or something along the lines of that. If the baby was a guitar....

What I'm trying to say is that this looks AMAZING. I can't wait to see this thing completed!

Also, your pants match the paint job. Well, half of it at least.

 

[sytraxiplague]

That is absolutely wonderful artwork. The detail is phenomenal! I can't even imagine the man hours going into that thing... You should be proud!

I definitely appreciate all the work he's putting into it. He's awesome! It's supposed to be a kind-of graduation gift, but I'll end up paying in back in the long run lol. Hopefully more pics in the next day or two! He's working on it tonight for a couple hours.

Also, your pants match the paint job. Well, half of it at least.

Oh no, you spotted my awful plaid PJs haha.

 

[bob123]

Do yourself a favor, skip the lowes stuff.

Amazon.com: POR 15 GLISTEN PC CLEAR COAT PINT KIT WITH HARDNER: Automotive


You can brush that on pretty level, and it sands out really well.

 

[Konfyouzd]

So fucking trippy... You, sir, are winning.

 

[sytraxiplague]

Do yourself a favor, skip the lowes stuff.

Amazon.com: POR 15 GLISTEN PC CLEAR COAT PINT KIT WITH HARDNER: Automotive


You can brush that on pretty level, and it sands out really well.

I would, but i can't sand because the painting is quite textured. That's why a spray-and-leave would be the best option at this point. I know it'll be settling for a cheaper way out, but I think it's my only option for a smooth finish. Unless you could suggest any other sprays that work good over acrylic paint that won't melt it or anything.

 

[bob123]

I would, but i can't sand because the painting is quite textured. That's why a spray-and-leave would be the best option at this point. I know it'll be settling for a cheaper way out, but I think it's my only option for a smooth finish. Unless you could suggest any other sprays that work good over acrylic paint that won't melt it or anything.

Nah, you can put it on fairly thick. It wont react to acrylic either. 4 or 5 coats of that stuff, and you will have a flat level finish.

 

[Tymon]

I wouldn't save on the clear coat. You don't want a home sprayed easy way out coating, they are way too soft and will dent and scratch incredibly easy. Speaking from experience haha.

For something this nice, I'd take it to a pro clear coat dude. He can also get it flat and polished, which will look awesome with this artwork.

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Am I only one who is reminded of the little mermaid when looking at this?

 

[sytraxiplague]

I wouldn't save on the clear coat. You don't want a home sprayed easy way out coating, they are way too soft and will dent and scratch incredibly easy. Speaking from experience haha.

For something this nice, I'd take it to a pro clear coat dude. He can also get it flat and polished, which will look awesome with this artwork.

Fair enough. I'll check into automotive shops as well to see if they'll do it. I was thinking flat myself, but then hand grease could make that look splotchy and bad... At least what I've seen from matte clear finishes. I'll probably go for gloss.