I lightly scuffed the soundhole inserts with a sanding sponge. They came out good. I really like this paint. It goes on very smooth with a few light passes from a distance. It is labeled semi gloss but has just a tad more gloss than I wanted. Still better than matte or flat, I think.
I may decide to replace those with screenless rings if I can find some at a reasonable cost. The ones I've found so far are ridiculously expensive. I'd take some used ones, chrome or black, if someone has some they have replaced.
I'm still deciding about treatment for the cover plate. The screens were suprisingly easy, but they're small and there will be little or no contact with them unlike the cover plate.
Prep Chrome Plate for Black Out?
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They look great Jerry. Good luck with the cover plate.
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I decided to try and vinyl wrap the cover in carbon fiber pattern. Pretty time consuming with all the fan punches but I got more time than money...so...
Still a little edge trimming to do but I think it'll do.
I'll install the cover plate when I get to a string change and internals inspection.
Thanks for all the suggestions and tips everybody.
Still a little edge trimming to do but I think it'll do.
I'll install the cover plate when I get to a string change and internals inspection.
Thanks for all the suggestions and tips everybody.
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What?????? R U trying to compete with HowardR? LOL It does look good! I hear you on the more time than money!
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Thanks Bill. Compete with Howard? Hardly, No, I don't think so. He has some of the most professionally crafted and beautiful instruments anywhere in the world.
My work is barely adequate and on close inspection probably some evidence of flaws and booboos. Wouldn't pass muster in other camps probably.
My work is barely adequate and on close inspection probably some evidence of flaws and booboos. Wouldn't pass muster in other camps probably.
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So you're saying it's a 25 footer? Looks great from that distance. That's OK as long as you like it that's what counts!
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Well, maybe not that rough. Most folks will not see the little things I see. Some minor bubbles but the heat gun may take care of those. Yeah, not bad considering and It will definitely be more durable than my paint idea.
My first attempt did not go well due to the humps and bumps in the coverplate. Fortunately it peels off relatively easy. Clean up and start over.
The second time I did it in 2 halves. Much better. There's a small lap where the pieces meet, but the pattern lines up good and it's barely visible. I'll probably leave it like that.
Thanks for your support Bill. On to the next project.
My first attempt did not go well due to the humps and bumps in the coverplate. Fortunately it peels off relatively easy. Clean up and start over.
The second time I did it in 2 halves. Much better. There's a small lap where the pieces meet, but the pattern lines up good and it's barely visible. I'll probably leave it like that.
Thanks for your support Bill. On to the next project.
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Concerning HowardR's coverplates treatment in the above link, I had completely forgotten about that post. Had I remembered, I might have tried to copy some of his treatment methods as those are unique and great looking.
No matter, I'm done for now I guess.
Concerning HowardR's coverplates treatment in the above link, I had completely forgotten about that post. Had I remembered, I might have tried to copy some of his treatment methods as those are unique and great looking.
No matter, I'm done for now I guess.