Kramer Pacer Imperial Project =]

[aceman_831]

So i received an amazing package today.... hmmm i wasn't expecting a package.

I open the package, and out of no where a Kramer Pacer Imperial body from south east guitars is inside!

haha but really... excellent work by warren!
here's some pics of the sealer application!

[pointyheadstock]

beautiful wood, very nice.

cant wait to see progress.

[JGB]

Sweet!

[mrwhipper]

Good luck with it. Keep the pics coming!

[sixstring]

the before pics are always kool...

[moku]

nice. do keep the pictures coming

[BamaKramer]

Looks sweet dude, 2 HB guitars are the best. What are you putting on it?


Where have i seen that body before....

[bongano]

Nice!
Is that poplar?

[JoeyM]

Cool! Glad to see this project starting! Looking forward to the progress pics.

[aceman_831]

Nice!
Is that poplar?

Yes it is poplar =]

and bama, i am going to get an OFR black floyd on it, carvin m22sd bridge pickup, carvin m22n neck pickup ;] both will be zebra.

Will upload new pics later tonight =]

[adkima00]

Yes it is poplar =]

and bama, i am going to get an OFR black floyd on it, carvin m22sd bridge pickup, carvin m22n neck pickup ;] both will be zebra.

Will upload new pics later tonight =]

Sweet. Are you going to finish it with a stain or color?

I have a SEG body on my short list of things for my next project. But I need to finish my F1K first.

But one comment about the sealer application. Your garage is WAY too empty! You need more crap!!!

Matt

[aceman_831]

haha, i left my car parked outside and i had two motorcycles but i just sold one and the other one is there but covered lol

I am coloring it with purple =] It is currently primered and i will post pics when i get home.

[JoeyM]

I thought you were doing it Yellow? Or is that something else?

[aceman_831]

I thought you were doing it Yellow? Or is that something else?

I actually been having the run around lol


White to yellow to purple.

Since ive been seeing white and yellow paint jobs recently, had to try something a little different

[aceman_831]

Okie dokie, some more pics as promised =]

Heres the control routes...






Final (4th Coat) of sealer before being sanded once again for primer...




First coat of primer XD







After every coat applied, i make sure to sand it smooth each time.
I just threw on the second coat of primer and will wet sand again tomorrow =]

Ill update with more pics once the color is being applied XD

[aceman_831]

Just completed my first wet coat of Krylon Rich Plum (this is after the third coat of primer was applied and wet sanded with 600grit):





Now, just kicking back until tomorrow morning to wet sand, then hitting it with another good coat of purple XD The pic doesn't do it justice, its actually darker than the pics shown

[mrwhipper]

Looks great. Keep the pics coming.

[aceman_831]

Here are 2 pics of the guitar so far, it has 3 flawless coats of krylon rich plum now...

1 more coat then she's ready to cure for the clear.

p.s. the dark shadowy spot on the guitar was the shadow of my hands lol...

[aceman_831]

Just couldnt wait! hahaha, 5 coats of clear applied, each time sanded smooth and inspected for high spots, im near completion... Very minimal orange peel now! 2 more coats max and it should be completely smooth!











The next pics i will upload are when the clear coats are final and sanded down to 2000 grit so you can see what it looks like prior to the finishing polish applications about a month from now (cure time)...

[aceman_831]

I'd also like to add that i did not wetsand after the final coat of purple and i just wiped the body clean then proceeded with the first light passes of clear (for anyone wondering)

[sixstring]

That color is growing on me....nice!

[Kammo1]

Bro love that colour and must say you may get some good results with the Krylon but it seems to me it never cures fully hard and takes forever.... What I would do is let it dry for at least 7-10 days now and then scuff it back slightly and apply a 2K clearcoat it'll dry alot faster be more durable and the results will be fantastic after a flat and polish. Its just my 2 cents as I would hate to see a beautiful paintjob like that ruined by a poor quality clear, trust me bro you will not regret it as krylon clear isn't what it used to be, just hope this helps

[amerturk]

Looks good. Remember not to let it ever touch rubber like a guitar stand because it will eat through to the wood.

Keep the pics coming.

[fourk]

that is looking great! any news on a neck for it? and are you going for an OFR?

[moku]

that is a nice color... sensual... like grapes. i want to eat it

seriously, let's make this a learning experience (fill in the blank, ace):
1) schellac sealer: 4 coats; sand after each coat? what grit?
2) sand after every coat of primer. 3 coats. 600 grit.
3) 4 coats of actual paint. wet sand btn each coat with 2000 grit? no wet sand after the 4th coat before clear.
4) 7 coats of clear. wet sand btn coats with ?? grit?
5) after 10 days, scuff and apply 2 clear coats to expedite the curing time of paint.

i'll keep updating this list of procedures....