re finishing mexican classic series

[buff]

Ive recently bought a classic series 70's jazz, in sunburst. I hate sunburst, anyone have an idea if it would be poly or cellulose finish ? It does appear to have only  a thin coating on it. Take back to bare wood or just flatten back and prime/topcoat ?

[Bobo_08]

What's the year of manufacture? You should be able to type in the serial number on Fenders website it may give you that information.

 

Also I believe poly has been used since the late 70's, a Google is your friend here., Obviously there are exceptions to this such as custom shops,road worn signature models and the highway on series. 

 

[buff]

Turns out its a thin poly finish, warmed it with a hot air gun and peel away. Took less than an hour.

[Geek99]

We demand pictures, mister. Make with the snappy snaps ....📸🎞

Edited June 13, 2020 by Geek99

[Reggaebass]

I’ve stripped a few of my bass bodies with the heat gun for refinishing, it’s definitely the right tool, as long as you don’t scorch it , any pics @buff 

[buff]

Edited June 14, 2020 by buff

[Reggaebass]

Nice job buff, that’s come out really good , what colour are you going for.

[buff]

If it wasn't for the lower section being lighter, I might of just clear coated it. But now going for a shoreline gold ( closest halfords ) match with black over the top,

[buff]

Managed to put the primer, then gold then black on today. Let it harden off over night then flatten a lacquer it tomorrow, its shrunk back in a few places but should be ok once flattened.

Edited June 15, 2020 by buff