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Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:41 am
by calling card
I've bought from here for car paint (PPG Deltron) before, been a while. Thought I'd check for PPG Speedlac and there it is.
https://totalbodyshop.co.nz/products/0a ... a733&_ss=r
You'd have to follow up with colour tint detail code whatever.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:51 am
by robthemac
Lostininverness wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 11:06 am
robthemac wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:31 am
MikeC wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:00 am
Yes he is - the product is PPG Speedlac 262 nitrocellulose lacquer (thanks Rob for naming it). But it caused me to briefly stare into the rabbit hole of old verses modern nitro and I'm staying clear of that one...
I haven't sprayed it with enough skill to speak authoritatively. But my experience is that is feel a lot more like old nitro than what Gibson are spraying on their non-Custom Shop instruments. It's super soft and wears very quickly. Doesn't have the plasticky feel. I haven't had it crack with temperature changes yet (not that I've tried deliberately) but I suspect that's to do with my poor technique.
Where did you end up buying it from? My google skills are letting me down to try and find a supplier....
WPC group. Auckland and Whangarei only I think. They might deliver if you want me to give you a contact.
Otherwise ask PPG themselves.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:06 pm
by MikeC
Progress... the vintage blonde nitro lacquer finish has been curing and 1500-3000 grit sanding has been done. 4 coats of clear now on. Sanding 5000, then 8000 and then polish till around 12000.
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Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:08 pm
by Jay
Nice Mike, are you doing the sanding?
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:36 pm
by MikeC
Jay wrote: ↑Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:08 pm
Nice Mike, are you doing the sanding?
No, I'm just an observer of the build like you guys. Andries Vorster is building it for me.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:11 pm
by MikeC
Assembled at last!
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Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:17 pm
by robthemac
MikeC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:11 pm
Assembled at last!
Assembled.jpg
Stop teasing!
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:06 pm
by MikeC
A little bit of fretboard oil will darken that ebony up!
Pic isn't the best - for reference the pickguard is bone (parchment).
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:17 pm
by werdna
I like it.
Wasn't there an aftershave from the 70s named Andronis? If there wasn't there should have been.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:51 pm
by MikeC
werdna wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:17 pm
I like it.
Wasn't there an aftershave from the 70s named Andronis? If there wasn't there should have been.
Aramis maybe? Andronis is a now a desirable, collectable, very valuable guitar brand!
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:37 pm
by NippleWrestler
Does the e strings being so close to the edge cause issues?
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:40 pm
by MikeC
NippleWrestler wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Does the e strings being so close to the edge cause issues?
I'm yet to see/play the guitar. But I've asked that question...
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:43 pm
by robthemac
MikeC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:40 pm
NippleWrestler wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Does the e strings being so close to the edge cause issues?
I'm yet to see/play the guitar. But I've asked that question...
We're looking at it from a slight angle, aren't we? Camera is a little to the bass string side, so it makes the high strings appear to sit lower.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:47 pm
by NippleWrestler
robthemac wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:43 pm
MikeC wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:40 pm
NippleWrestler wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Does the e strings being so close to the edge cause issues?
I'm yet to see/play the guitar. But I've asked that question...
We're looking at it from a slight angle, aren't we? Camera is a little to the bass string side, so it makes the high strings appear to sit lower.
Yeah, but not that much I thought, the shadow is saying something too.
I'm dubious but benefit of the doubt it's a camera angle issue and it's all 100% fine.
Re: Follow the Progress of my "Andronis" Custom Telecaster Build
Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:48 pm
by MikeC
Until I play it we can't know. Hopefully next week...