In preparation for the color coats, The Crow's base coats of nitro clear must be sanded. This is what I call leveling, because the object of the exercise is to provide a flat foundation for all that comes after.
This is extra important on this build because I'm using an unusual color coat which won't support being top-coated with clear. To give The Crow a singular appearance, I'm replicating the 1930s frosted Duco finish. A lot of mystery surrounds this finish, and it isn't available any longer so it must be mixed up from scratch. Also, I'm doing it in black to mimic the appearance of crow feathers. I'm confident that it can be done, but for now it's time to prep.
Weren't the old Gretsch White Falcons Duco finishes? Can't wait to see what this one is going to look like.
Posted by: Moadib | May 05, 2011 at 02:42 PM
How will this paint look? I don't think I've ever seen a frosted black guitar.
Posted by: Jason | May 05, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I'd sure be interested in the details of how to reproduce that sort of finish. I've done a fairly thourough googling and only found a few pictures. I hope you will be willing to pass that recipe along.
Posted by: John Heinz | May 05, 2011 at 08:16 PM