I'm refinishing my RG7420....

YYZ2112 · 08-12-2005, 12:23 PM

and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a finish. I have the body about 90% stripped now, and the wood under that lovely Magenta Crush paint is actually fairly decent much to my surprise. With that said, I was thinking about leaving it somewhat natural with maybe just some type of clear coat, but since this is my first time trying anything like this I would appreciate any feedback from those who have done this before.
Any tips and pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Pete

BCrowell · 08-12-2005, 02:22 PM

Glad to hear the wood underneath was of good visual quality! Unfortunetly I suck at lacquer/staining furniture, so I wouldn't even try on mine!!

YYZ2112 · 08-12-2005, 02:51 PM

Thanks. Yeah, I was a little surprised that the wood looked as good as it did. Well, I hope in the end I won't regret starting this project. Although, anything will be better than having to look at the Magenta Crush.

YYZ2112 · 08-18-2005, 12:44 PM

Here's a couple pics of the finished job..... It does look better in person.
No more pink!

Leon · 08-18-2005, 07:06 PM

looks a lot like mine

however, i didn't refinish mine, so i won't be of much help. you could always check out some furniture refinishing websites for help if you just want to stain/seal it to preserve that natural look.

keithb · 08-18-2005, 07:36 PM

I hope Ed doesn't mind, but here's a pic of a stripped UV I sold him, which he put back together and stained. I love the look of this guitar...

Regor · 08-19-2005, 02:21 AM

www.paintyourownguitar.com

This guy has a column in GW that teaches you how to strip a guitar and repaint it. Good stuff.

Shawn · 08-19-2005, 03:02 AM

Nice! How about a 3-tone sunburst?

I've always liked pearl colors. Ice Blue, Candy Apple Red, etc. A White Pearl would be cool.

Leon's is cool just the way it is. Natural Finish.

Keith, Nice UV ^

giannifive · 08-19-2005, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

looks a lot like mine

however, i didn't refinish mine, so i won't be of much help. you could always check out some furniture refinishing websites for help if you just want to stain/seal it to preserve that natural look.

Leon: Did Ibanez make a 7621 in NF, or did someone else do that refin?

YYZ2112 · 08-19-2005, 11:06 AM

Well I ended up leaving it natural with just a few coats of clear semi-gloss polyurethane. The pictures I attached really don't show off the guitar, but I will say it does not look anywhere near as good as Leon's, sadly.... But it's not pink anymore and I did a fairly good job with the sanding, so I think it came out decent for the most part.

08-12-2005, 12:23 PM	#1
YYZ2112 Um, yeah..... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,399 Real Name: Pete Main Seven: RG7620 VK & S7420 Rig: 6505+ & Nomad Thanked: 48	I'm refinishing my RG7420.... and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a finish. I have the body about 90% stripped now, and the wood under that lovely Magenta Crush paint is actually fairly decent much to my surprise. With that said, I was thinking about leaving it somewhat natural with maybe just some type of clear coat, but since this is my first time trying anything like this I would appreciate any feedback from those who have done this before. Any tips and pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Pete http://www.soundclick.com/petestarkes

08-12-2005, 02:22 PM	#2
BCrowell Cubicle Dweller Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 753 Real Name: Alex Lifeson :P Main Seven: RG7620BK Rig: JSX w/2120 Artist Thanked: 6 / 1	Glad to hear the wood underneath was of good visual quality! Unfortunetly I suck at lacquer/staining furniture, so I wouldn't even try on mine!! Image removed in fear of Chris's 133t Krom skills! www.briancrowell.com* \| "Carribean Blue" on SNOCAP! Myspace Page \| YouTube Page

08-18-2005, 07:06 PM	#5
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Ohio Crew Posts: 11,749 Main Seven: RG7620 of Doom Rig: Mesa / Sovtek Thanked: 78	looks a lot like mine however, i didn't refinish mine, so i won't be of much help. you could always check out some furniture refinishing websites for help if you just want to stain/seal it to preserve that natural look. I have a radical idea. The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. We'll cross the streams.

08-19-2005, 02:21 AM	#7
Regor God Bless Mike Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Rawk City Posts: 3,801 Real Name: Mr.Luxury Yacht Main Seven: Ibz RG2127X (The Japanez) Rig: TriAxis/G-Force/2:90 Thanked: 64	www.paintyourownguitar.com This guy has a column in GW that teaches you how to strip a guitar and repaint it. Good stuff. *Metal... Nuff Said!!* NEXT SHOW: None Scheduled Website: www.justdefymetal.com MySpace: myspace.com/justdefymetal

08-19-2005, 03:02 AM	#8
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 19,080 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	Nice! How about a 3-tone sunburst? I've always liked pearl colors. Ice Blue, Candy Apple Red, etc. A White Pearl would be cool. Leon's is cool just the way it is. Natural Finish. Keith, Nice UV ^ www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

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08-12-2005, 02:51 PM	#3
YYZ2112 Um, yeah..... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,399 Real Name: Pete Main Seven: RG7620 VK & S7420 Rig: 6505+ & Nomad Thanked: 48	Thanks. Yeah, I was a little surprised that the wood looked as good as it did. Well, I hope in the end I won't regret starting this project. Although, anything will be better than having to look at the Magenta Crush.

08-18-2005, 07:36 PM	#6
keithb Carvin Zealot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,129 Real Name: Keith Main Seven: Carvin DC747 Rig: Mesa Nomad/PODxt Thanked: 14	I hope Ed doesn't mind, but here's a pic of a stripped UV I sold him, which he put back together and stained. I love the look of this guitar...

08-19-2005, 11:06 AM	#10
YYZ2112 Um, yeah..... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,399 Real Name: Pete Main Seven: RG7620 VK & S7420 Rig: 6505+ & Nomad Thanked: 48	Well I ended up leaving it natural with just a few coats of clear semi-gloss polyurethane. The pictures I attached really don't show off the guitar, but I will say it does not look anywhere near as good as Leon's, sadly.... But it's not pink anymore and I did a fairly good job with the sanding, so I think it came out decent for the most part.

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