Striiping paint/do satin walnut finish question.

[lungimsam]

How easy or hard is it to strip a gloss urethane finish off of a guitar and then do a walnut satin finish on it? What if it has a bound neck?

 

[adorshki]

How easy or hard is it to strip a gloss urethane finish off of a guitar and then do a walnut satin finish on it? What if it has a bound neck?

As I understand it polyurethane lacquer's extremely tough to remove in a manner that won't damage the guitar's wood or binding, like I wouldn't even consider it myself, I think.

Other guys may have different insights, though. What's the guitar?

 

[lungimsam]

I have been watching YouTube vids. Seems like sanding is the way to go. But looks like I would not have the patience for it!!

 

[Default]

Walter did that. He would know.

 

[adorshki]

I have been watching YouTube vids. Seems like sanding is the way to go. But looks like I would not have the patience for it!!

Also runs the risk of taking away wood, especially risky for a top if it's not a solid body.

 

[GAD]

How easy or hard is it to strip a gloss urethane finish off of a guitar and then do a walnut satin finish on it? What if it has a bound neck?

I'd start with a hammer and chisel, then move to explosives as needed.

This guy used a heat gun (and a chisel):