Stripped a ‘72 Telecaser Custom

fendergibson

Help/advice please 

So this was a Mexican poly coated sunburst which had loads of chips/dings.
I managed to remove all the poly with an Opinel knife (giving myself a fairly nasty stab wound in the middle of my hand) and sanded it down with 70 grit. Still a few light scratches in surface but it’s come up nice.

My questions are....what grit shall I use for a final sanding....and what should I use to finish it ? I have no special painting tools or experience. Just want a coloured stain I think..
Any advice chaps ?

munckee

@lovestrat74 did a nice stain on his stripped baja

Funkfingers

Could be a job for Wudtone. 

James Oliver of this forum has a Fender Vintera ‘72 in a custom colour (and with a WBW scratchplate!) that is anachronistic but who cares? 

Shell Pink, Goldenrod or the Mary Kaye style Blonde options would all work. 

A clear Natural would look historically correct. The golden grain filler stuff would set it off nicely.

skay

Ha, I've just done exactly the same, stripped the sunburst finish off my MIM '72 Custom Tele with a hairdryer and credit card, came off pretty easy.

I've bought some 240 and 320 grit sandpaper for a smooth finish, and i'm going to use the amber stain from Wudtone that arrived only yesterday, as going for that classic 70's natural wood finish. Never done this before, so a bit apprehensive about starting, but may have a go at the weekend.

I'll watch this thread carefully for tips...

lovestrat74

munckee said:

@lovestrat74 did a nice stain on his stripped baja

I just oiled mine and then waxed it..

fendergibson

lovestrat74 said:

munckee said:

@lovestrat74 did a nice stain on his stripped baja

I just oiled mine and then waxed it..

That looks great. I fancy a colour, that Wudtone stuff looks good