Now… in canada it is still early. I’ve only had one cup-o-tea and I’ve used up my learning for that cup. Thanks boo. I forsee me abusing your knowledge again. @bpower You live in a beautiful country man, visiting Canada…   Read more»

He stored it mostly apart. I have already put it back together and checked as much as I can think of. Even sprayed thinner through it and everything seems to be working.  @bpower Excellent. 👍  Oh it’s an old Devilbiss…   Read more»

He was very meticulous about how he cleaned and stored his tools that, even after about 20 years in my shed, everything still works like new. I’m not sure if the size of the spray gun is overkill for what…   Read more»

More great advice. Would you post a close-up picture of the line when it’s completely finished?  @russ Yeah sure. When I go into the workshop today, I’ll show you the line tape, how I’ve applied it and take it off….   Read more»

I’ve been following your advice, wet sanding up through the grits, all it takes is time and patience. @robin Whatever you are painting, a guitar, a car, a bike, a garage door, etc….. the top coat is the finishing coat,…   Read more»

When you’re masking up the fretboard do you totally cover it or leave a tiny slither along the edge between the fretboard and the neck? How quickly do you take the tape off after the spraying is done?  @russ Thanks,…   Read more»

This looks really cool! Thanks for the tips with the prep work and temperature. Valuable info!

@c-cap Thanks, that’s what this platform is for, sharing advice, you are welcome. 

Very clean. I have to admit… working with colours and sprays intimidate me more than building the guitar. My late father was an autobody mechanic/painter and left me all his tools that have been sitting in my shed for a…   Read more»