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Zoot - Posted - 03/08/2009: 16:03:49
Newbie to the reso scene. I just picked up a used regal RC-2. Installed a Beard cone and bone nut. My problem is I hate the bright nickle finish! Any ideas on how to knock down the shine. Is it possible to paint it with a hammer finish paint like Rustoleum. Any ideas would be mch welcomed!
Norm
Dan Brooks - Posted - 03/08/2009: 17:13:52
Zoot,
One option...find someone/someplace that has a sandblast cabinet. Maybe a mechanic garage or a machine shop. Blast your parts lightly and evenly with some super fine white glass beads. Your metal will appear satinlike and have some slight texture. Just one idea.
Dan Brooks
B & B Resophonic Guitars
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jaykellogg - Posted - 03/08/2009: 17:19:16
No paint will stick to the shiny chrome finish. I hate to say this, but you will have to use a scratch pad (i.e. Scotchbrite that you buy in an auto body supply house) to dull the chrome so paint will stick to it. You can buy hammertone paint in a "rattle can" and spray the guitar. I think if I were doing it I would take the cone and bridge out and apply tape to the inside of the "F" holes. It probably wouldn't really hurt to get paint inside, but I wouldn't get any on the cone. I assume you want the tailpiece shiny chrome and you do not want paint on the neck or fretboard. I would use red Scotchbrite. If you don't have an auto body supply dealer, than ypu can probably buy the Scotchbrite from a body shop.
Bead blasting will work, but it will be awkward to do it without damaging the neck.
W. Jay Kellogg
Edited by - jaykellogg on 03/08/2009 17:20:38
Old Blue - Posted - 03/08/2009: 20:05:13
I did one with 100 grit "blue' 3M abrasive, with oil. I like it! I just did the top of the reso. Looked very classy!
Zoot - Posted - 03/08/2009: 20:39:47
Thanks to everyone for there replies. Old Blue I think I'm going to go the Scotch Brite route.
I really like that look. Though I did try an experiment with cold gun blue on and old tail piece I had laying around. Came out looking like vintage nickle, but a little darker than I would like. If I do the Scotch Brite and dont like it I can still paint it after that. If I go the gun blue route I'll post a picture.
Thanks to all for the advice!
Norm
Old Blue - Posted - 03/10/2009: 08:27:40
Thanks. That was one of my Rogue 's. It took less than 30 minutes (aside from removing everything and carefully taping the neck). The guitar and "been around", and was showing scratches, scuffs, and a small, shallow dent. I was getting ready to sell it, so did this to "Class it Up". I played it at a few jams, and it drew many compliments...everyone thought it was some expensive custom piece, which it was...(except for the expensive part!!)
