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how to make a matte pick guard?

Discussion in 'Telecaster Discussion Forum' started by PelhamSG, Aug 31, 2017.

  1. Aug 31, 2017 #1
    PelhamSG

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    Hey guys! Im trying to replicate the look of a bakelite pick guard on my Baja tele. The one it has is gloss/shiny so I'm wondering if it would be possible to spray it with a matte nitro spray? good idea or just leave it as is?

    Heres what I'm looking at:
    http://www.stewmac.com/Materials_an...y20VR9Lt8YDQGlpJqO8fzx8bzQ8GxV2gaAm9IEALw_wcB

    NOTE: Im really not wanting to buy a 50 dollar bakelite pick guard lol. WAY too much for a piece of plastic (in my opinion).
     
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    PelhamSG

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    Also another question...is there any surface prep I should do to the PG? or is it fine to spray as is?
     
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    Dacious

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    Yes, a 400 grit wet and dry with water, then 800 It should make it matte without soraying
     
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    Dacious

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    With a new pickguard especially from another factory source screwholes may misaligned. Same with Strats - you may have to be prepared to redrill some holes carefully. . Mark with a sharpie through the new guard
     
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    PelhamSG

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    I just want it to be like the AVRI 52 tele. I noticed its just a semi-gloss black. no lines :(
     
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    +1 on buffing up garolite/bakelite.

    I didn't create this one, but I did reshape it, and slightly buffed it out. I found my unfinished Esquire guard here on ebay...same material as the Gretsch guard, price is very reasonable.

    IMG_2991 (1).JPG
     
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    PelhamSG

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    UPDATE: I went with the AVRI guard. It seems like the best for the money, and I like the look of the semi-gloss. Thanks for the help!!
     
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    3fngrs

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    Bead blast
     
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    these

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    probably have a couple under the sink. Use a little water and scrub till you are happy.
     
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    Scrub evenly until you’re happy...
     
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