Step By Step Restoration-1953 Epiphone Century- P2
We want to keep the beautiful
aged appearance, so no
sanding is allowed! 0000 Steel
wool removes speckles and
imperfections.
aged appearance, so no
sanding is allowed! 0000 Steel
wool removes speckles and
imperfections.
The Art of Overspray
The restoration of the Gibson SG illustrates a complete
refinish. Because the original laquer on the guitar body
has aged so beautifully, we will not remove it. Instead, an
overspray will give the yellowed laquer a new glossy
finish and reduce the visibility of scratches. The final
appearance will make the finish look original, but well
maintained. One of the wonderful characteristics of
laquer is that it "melts into" the previous layers.
Therefore, the natural fading, finish checking and
yellowing will be preserved to the new layers of laquer,
but the top layer can be wet sanded and polished...the
best of old and new!
#0000 steel wool can be purchased at a hardware or
auto parts store. Be careful though, some steel wool may
have oils or silicones added which will hinder your
refinishing work. Work very carefully while sanding; just
remove the dirt, imperfections and bumps.
The restoration of the Gibson SG illustrates a complete
refinish. Because the original laquer on the guitar body
has aged so beautifully, we will not remove it. Instead, an
overspray will give the yellowed laquer a new glossy
finish and reduce the visibility of scratches. The final
appearance will make the finish look original, but well
maintained. One of the wonderful characteristics of
laquer is that it "melts into" the previous layers.
Therefore, the natural fading, finish checking and
yellowing will be preserved to the new layers of laquer,
but the top layer can be wet sanded and polished...the
best of old and new!
#0000 steel wool can be purchased at a hardware or
auto parts store. Be careful though, some steel wool may
have oils or silicones added which will hinder your
refinishing work. Work very carefully while sanding; just
remove the dirt, imperfections and bumps.
Wow! This restoration is taking forever!
This guitar is waiting for new binding and finishing...
More images coming...
This guitar is waiting for new binding and finishing...
More images coming...
