Stripping paint off of aluminum (Crossover)
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- Liam Sullins
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Stripping paint off of aluminum (Crossover)
I'm needing some advice for stripping paint off of my Crossover when I start to work on it. What would be the best option for it? Sanding is going to take a lot of time...
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If you’re completely disassembling the guitar you could consider having it soft bead blasted. Our shop can provide a smooth, light texture, and rough textured finished surface. You should be able to find someone in your area who can do it. Might cost a little but it’s a big time saver and the ultimate prepped surface.
Just my 2 cents...good luck!!
Just my 2 cents...good luck!!
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The frame is an aluminum/magnesium alloy. It didn't have a smooth finish like polished aluminum so I think a paint stripper wouldn't harm the metal, though I don't know how attractive it would be.
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I want to state that I made some assumptions in my first post.
-I remembered the crossover I owned had a black frame/endplates etc...all the metal except for the undercarriage was painted black...and maybe had a “krinkle†typed finish. So I assumed the OP’s guitar is like the one I had.
-I assumed that the OP’s intention is to repaint the metal frame black instead of going for something shiny.
The suggestion I posted was based upon the statements above. All possibilities should be considered based upon his goals.
Best regards,
MB
-I remembered the crossover I owned had a black frame/endplates etc...all the metal except for the undercarriage was painted black...and maybe had a “krinkle†typed finish. So I assumed the OP’s guitar is like the one I had.
-I assumed that the OP’s intention is to repaint the metal frame black instead of going for something shiny.
The suggestion I posted was based upon the statements above. All possibilities should be considered based upon his goals.
Best regards,
MB
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I should of put that in there, sorry! My goal is to bring it out to a shine.Marty Broussard wrote:I want to state that I made some assumptions in my first post.
-I remembered the crossover I owned had a black frame/endplates etc...all the metal except for the undercarriage was painted black...and maybe had a “krinkle†typed finish. So I assumed the OP’s guitar is like the one I had.
-I assumed that the OP’s intention is to repaint the metal frame black instead of going for something shiny.
The suggestion I posted was based upon the statements above. All possibilities should be considered based upon his goals.
Best regards,
MB
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I'll ask him, just spoke to him. He sent me a spring for the changer for my Crossover actually.Eddy Dunlap wrote:Jeff Surratt has worked on/refurbished numerous Crossovers over the past few years(including a recent one that was Scott Shipley's now with Steve Hinson) and Pete Drake's. He always rebuffed or finished the hardware to the best cosmetic shape it can be in.
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