Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Stripping a guitar

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griffelkin2002
02-16-06, 12:03 PM
Hey guys, I have been trying to strip the paint off of this guitar body, but the stuff I tried Ready Strip (green goop) did NOTHING at all. Im no sure what kinda wood this is and Im not sure what they paint this with, but I have put pictures below, to see that will help any. Any help would be great



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20...n/100_0148.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20...n/100_0149.jpg

noleguy33
02-16-06, 08:30 PM
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hard to help if i can't see it ;)
griffelkin2002
02-17-06, 10:10 AM
You sir are CORRECT!!!!! it is not working for some odd reason, but this should do :), I just tested it and it works PERFECT :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/tidalwavetiburon/100_0148.jpg

marksr
02-17-06, 04:13 PM
I would be leary of using a chemical stripper on a guitar. I assume guitars are made of a thin laminate material = usually don't strip well. Can't you sand it well and refinish?
SteveW
02-17-06, 04:40 PM
I have had this encounter with a guitar, even with our industrial gade stripper. I think some guitars might be painted with and epoxy type paint. I would recommend taking it to a professional for stripping or sand it if you are planning on repainting it.