Fender MIJ Foto Flame 62 reissue Mods...

mpc

I have a 93/94 Fender MIJ Foto Flame 62 reissue that i bought from new. The guitar is ok but I don't like the lacquer on the back of neck. 
What would you recommend I use to safely remove it and have that nice 'worn-in' feel?
I was also thinking of replacing the saddles for Raw Vintage RVS108 - anyone got experience with these?

sweepy

A lot of the Fotoflames had a bulky old neck, lots of scope for messing about. For removing the finish i just use good quality sandpaper

Funkfingers

Use masking tape to protect the headstock, the neck heel and the fingerboard edges.

mpc

I only want to move the lacquer on the 'usable' part of the neck where i play the most. I don't intend removing all of it of the neck

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mpc said:

I only want to move the lacquer on the 'usable' part of the neck where i play the most. I don't intend removing all of it of the neck

so...

Funkfingers said:

Use masking tape to protect the headstock, the neck heel and the fingerboard edges.

mark123

im sure i read on this forum to use the dark green pan scourers for a nice matt finish ??
I may be wrong ??

sweepy

I wouldn't bother finishing it though, mine has been to bare wood over 10 years now and its fine and lovely with just a run over with steel wool once a year

mpc

sweepy said:

A lot of the Fotoflames had a bulky old neck, lots of scope for messing about. For removing the finish i just use good quality sandpaper

What grade of sandpaper should i be looking to use?
I presume finishing with 0000 wire wool?

Kalimna

I have a Silver Series Squier that I plan on doing something similar. My experience is limited, but I suspect 80grit for removal of old finish, then 120grit to remove the scratches from 80, followed by 180 grit and lastly 240 grit.

You could do it all with 240, but it would clog quickly and take a long time. Working up through the grits is key to efficient work.

Cheers,

Adam

Kalimna

And, once you hit 240 grit, you may not need to use the wire wool at all - though personal preference plays a role here.

Adam

stonevibe

Use a green dish scourer, less damage and easier to get a fine finish

fretfinder

Mirkon Mirla pads, very fine grade, work well in my experience.