ESP MF-207 Refinish take 2

drjenkins · 04-08-2008, 08:22 AM

Alrighty, so the last finish when sprayed with clear was an epic, epic fail:

So I regrouped, tried about four different types of paint, and found one that I really liked. It's not real rust, but now I know the complications with that approach, and I just can't find a way to clear it without ruining the finish. So let's get started with the new textured base coat:

Now after the top coat is applied and textured it leaves us with this:

After a clear coat we get a finish that's not very far from what we have in the previous picture...thankfully.

An up close pic of the finish texture:

It's not what I originally had in mind, but what the hell...I like this too. So as soon as I shoot another coat of clear on it tonight, I'm calling it done. Then I can start re-assembling it and get it to my tech to do a setup and wire up the Blackouts.

Mattmc74 · 04-08-2008, 08:28 AM

Looks great! Are you doing the headstock the same way or leaving it stock? I really like the finish! Different.

What kind of paint did you use?

itsallinmyh3ad · 04-08-2008, 09:06 AM

How did you put the texture in? Did you use sponges or something? Looks really unique.

drjenkins · 04-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

Looks great! Are you doing the headstock the same way or leaving it stock? I really like the finish! Different.

What kind of paint did you use?

Thanks man! I'm leaving the headstock black. Since all the parts and pieces are black I figure it'll look pretty cool. I'll post up a pic when I start putting it back together.

It's a Rustoleum product called American Accents Rust. It's a craft paint with a spray base coat, and a brush on top coat. You dilute the top coat with water to get different color levels and variations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsallinmyh3ad

How did you put the texture in? Did you use sponges or something? Looks really unique.

I used crumpled up newspaper on it. Newsprint doesn't soak up much liquid , so a lot of the top coat stays on, just with the texture in it. They suggest sponges or paper towels, but the test piece I did with those didn't come out like I wanted them to. Thanks for checking it out!

TheMissing · 04-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Aww that's a shame. The rust finish you had before was epic!

drjenkins · 04-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMissing

Aww that's a shame. The rust finish you had before was epic!

Believe me, if I could have salvaged it I would have. I was so pissed when that got screwed up. But oh well, live and learn I guess.

Ramsay777 · 04-08-2008, 12:49 PM

Aww man! That like it well more than the rust!

I dig the "bronzy" sorta colour to it now, reminds me of an old coin or summat

cow 7 sig · 04-08-2008, 01:02 PM

that looks 100 times better than the first job you did

7slinger · 04-08-2008, 01:05 PM

diggin the finish, want to see it all assembled

drjenkins · 04-08-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks guys! I was definitely pleased with how this came out. I should have it assembled tomorrow night, so pics will follow.

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04-08-2008, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
drjenkins Your Hero Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 225 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: ESP LTD-MF207 Main ERG: Agile Septor 727 Rig: Powerball->VHT FB Thanked: 15	ESP MF-207 Refinish take 2 Alrighty, so the last finish when sprayed with clear was an epic, epic fail: So I regrouped, tried about four different types of paint, and found one that I really liked. It's not real rust, but now I know the complications with that approach, and I just can't find a way to clear it without ruining the finish. So let's get started with the new textured base coat: Now after the top coat is applied and textured it leaves us with this: After a clear coat we get a finish that's not very far from what we have in the previous picture...thankfully. An up close pic of the finish texture: It's not what I originally had in mind, but what the hell...I like this too. So as soon as I shoot another coat of clear on it tonight, I'm calling it done. Then I can start re-assembling it and get it to my tech to do a setup and wire up the Blackouts. I'm about as cool as a fart in a space helmet.

04-08-2008, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mattmc74 Monkey Boy! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 2,882 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 53	Looks great! Are you doing the headstock the same way or leaving it stock? I really like the finish! Different. What kind of paint did you use? Jerry Cantrell is the man! I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88 Originally Posted by yellowv Matt does awesome work, but knows his shit. The average schmo's guitar isn't going to come out looking like that after a homemade cavity fill and repaint.

04-08-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheMissing Sugar Bush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 5,001 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon7 (W/BKP) Rig: 5150 II-Swamp Thangs Thanked: 152	Aww that's a shame. The rust finish you had before was epic! In any language that you learn to speak -- love is twisted and defined as weak TheMissing's GAScon status: GAScon 3... New geetar... But now I need to find a new pickup...

04-08-2008, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
cow 7 sig AU director / RHLC © Join Date: May 2007 Location: bunbury, west australia Posts: 1,021 Real Name: mike Main Seven: JACKSON C O W 7 + RG1527 Main ERG: ESP STEF B8 Rig: x3live into jcm800 Thanked: 4	that looks 100 times better than the first job you did do you have a fetish for reverse heads stocks?,do you find your self sweating or drooling over the site of a reverse head stock? if the answer is yes then i can help with therapy and rehab.join RHLC to feel normal again

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04-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
itsallinmyh3ad ...Made me do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 692 Real Name: Carlos J. Main Seven: ESP Viper 407 Rig: ENGL Blackmore Thanked: 34	How did you put the texture in? Did you use sponges or something? Looks really unique.

04-08-2008, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ramsay777 Scotland FTW! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 237 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: One day... Main ERG: ...... Thanked: 7	Aww man! That like it well more than the rust! I dig the "bronzy" sorta colour to it now, reminds me of an old coin or summat

04-08-2008, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,475 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	diggin the finish, want to see it all assembled DenyThyNature

04-08-2008, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
drjenkins Your Hero Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 225 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: ESP LTD-MF207 Main ERG: Agile Septor 727 Rig: Powerball->VHT FB Thanked: 15	Thanks guys! I was definitely pleased with how this came out. I should have it assembled tomorrow night, so pics will follow.

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