Refinish/Paint a CF Guitar?
Anyone tried to refinish/paint a CF guitar? Thinking it might be interesting to have a sunburst finish on a CF and wondering how easy or difficult it might be.
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It's a lot of work. But interesting. First you have to get all the strings out of the way, and then you should lightly sand the area to be painted. And then you should mask off what you do not want to be sprayed. And then you have to pick the right paint. Generally, as I understand it, any epoxy paint will do. Spray painting is an art. You don't want runs or sags. If you pursue this project, I'd be really interested in reportage.
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I wouldn't actually tackle it myself, potentially get someone who is talented with an airgun (sprays cars, an artist, who knows). Just thinking about the potential and curious if anyone has tried this (or had it done for them).
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Interesting concept. I wonder how CF would react to some of the solvents used in paint.
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I doubt that a reaction would be an issue. As I understand it, the bodies are finished with automotive clear-coat. Still if I wanted a burst finish on a CF guitar (not for me thanks) it would be best to simply buy it that way. Anybody who does custom paint work on motorcycles should be able to handle it.
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Possibilities abound! I'll need to do some research about local airbrush artists (the motorcycle guys suggestion is a good starting place).
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I was surprised at the sound quality from a CF guitar, because I never thought it would work. Now, I am curious if the paint will deaden or mute the sound. Any thoughts?
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Heavy paint can dampen the sound. A dozen or so years ago, the big store in Anchorage had two metal flake painted small-bodied Rainsongs. I don't remember which model specifically, but probably a thin OM. Plugged in they were fine, but acoustically there wasn't much there. Those two guitars sat in that shop for ten years, despite major price cuts. Finally the maroon metal flake sold, but the silver one was still there at my last visit about two years ago.
If you were touring and wanted a durable CF guitar to always plug in, it would have been ok. Some of the issue may have been the small / thin body. But that obviously heavy coat of paint also hurt the tone quite a bit. Less finish is more..... |
I would think of those two guitars as collectors items. In my experience, all Rainsong guitars plug in nicely. As already noted, these would be excellent for all plug-in gigs. They are also unique.
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