Post by davarm on Apr 12, 2022 13:27:30 GMT -5
I want to make a custom pickguard for an electric guitar and need some advice. My intention is to take an existing thin plastic pickguard and cover it with postage stamps. I would coat with Amazing Sealer (already have), and then I would like to coat with a thin layer of epoxy resin. Not too thick, but thick enough to cover the postage stamps with a protective layer, and thick enough where I could lightly sand, buff and polish to a smooth and even finish.
What is the best way to go about this? What product would work best for this application? I was thinking I had two options; 1) brush on one or multiple layers with a foam brush, or 2) Insure the pickguard is level and pour on. If #2, i would think it would need to be a thick and quick drying mixture.
I've been using Alumilite Slow for casting pen blanks, and it works great. It mixes very thin, so I would think it is not suitable for pouring as it would all run off.
Another option is to build a mold slightly larger than the pickguard and pour on epoxy resin, completely covering and immersing the workpiece. When dry, I would need to cut off and/or sand around the outer edge of the plastic, as well as the screw, pickup, and potentiometer holes in the middle of the pickguard.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
What is the best way to go about this? What product would work best for this application? I was thinking I had two options; 1) brush on one or multiple layers with a foam brush, or 2) Insure the pickguard is level and pour on. If #2, i would think it would need to be a thick and quick drying mixture.
I've been using Alumilite Slow for casting pen blanks, and it works great. It mixes very thin, so I would think it is not suitable for pouring as it would all run off.
Another option is to build a mold slightly larger than the pickguard and pour on epoxy resin, completely covering and immersing the workpiece. When dry, I would need to cut off and/or sand around the outer edge of the plastic, as well as the screw, pickup, and potentiometer holes in the middle of the pickguard.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
