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NoahL
07-31-2008, 02:34 PM
Want to strip the poly of a badly refinished Squier '51 and then simply stain it with tung oil spiked with some black tint (I guess). I've got a big old bottle of that orange citrus stripper, but I've heard that you need a nuclear warhead to strip poly. What will work?
levelfrets
07-31-2008, 02:48 PM
http://reranch.com/101.htm

Read the part about stripping poly

Try a heat gun first though. Its harder to use but works ok for most stuff.

Oh yeah, and the answer was no on that orange stripper.
Pedro58
07-31-2008, 03:07 PM
+1 on the orange stuff

At an autoparts store, try the stuff labeled as "aircraft stripper." Super nasty, use gloves, ventilated area, etc.
NoahL
07-31-2008, 03:13 PM
My internal organs are shuddering at the thought of this. Thanks, guys!
Bob V
07-31-2008, 07:09 PM
The easiest way to change the color of your guitar is to sell the body you have and buy a different one that's already done in the color you want. I'm not joking.
Accio Recto
08-04-2008, 06:44 AM
+1 on the heat gun (VERY carefully), but not on the neck. Only the body.
Rosewood
08-04-2008, 07:59 AM
I always use chains and shovels :crazyguy
Eagle1
08-04-2008, 01:56 PM
The easiest way to change the color of your guitar is to sell the body you have and buy a different one that's already done in the color you want. I'm not joking.
This is actually true and it costs about the same as a pro refin .It also gives you the option of reverting back to the original in case the sound is too negatively affected by the change.
Chris Scott
08-06-2008, 08:21 PM
The easiest way to change the color of your guitar is to sell the body you have and buy a different one that's already done in the color you want. I'm not joking.




The voice of reason.
Blue Strat
08-06-2008, 09:41 PM
+1 on the orange stuff

At an autoparts store, try the stuff labeled as "aircraft stripper." Super nasty, use gloves, ventilated area, etc.


Damn, never seen that!

I imagine anything with methylene chloride will work. This stuff will burn your skin and eyes and the fumes are carcinegenic but it will remove anything.

DO NOT USE INSIDE!