Re: how do i repaint my guitar

First off, strip your guitar. This means removing the strings and neck, pickguards, tremelo, backplates, electronics, pickups, everything. Be warned though: most electronics will require snipping the wires, so you will need someone to solder them back later. Then sand down the lacquer, paint, primers, and sealers all the way down to the wood. This will be tough, but you should have nothing but wood left when you are done. Start with coarse sandpaper, then medium, then fine. Do not sand the neck slot. This may cause your guitar's playability to suffer. If you have dents, fill them in with wood putty and a putty knife. Then apply a sanding sealer and use Testors model paint with an inexpensive airbrush. You should apply 2-3 coats of paint, and one coat of polyurethane. Polyurethane can be bought at Wal-Mart or any hardware or painting store. Airbrushes and paint can be bought at www.testors.com. Be sure to take your time and don't neglect the polyurethane. Doing so may result in graphics from t-shirts leaving a colored residue than is a pain in the arse to remove on your freshly painted guitar. You may want to buy new electronics for your guitar at this point. Most electronics that are put in by the manufacturer are terrible and could use replacing. Good luck!

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