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Title: Zen relic
Post by: slimtriggers on September 03, 2012, 05:09:41 PM
A friend "borrowed" my Serendipity a couple of months ago, so I decided to build him his own.  I screwed up the clear coat initially, so I started to sand it down.  In the middle of sanding it, I got the idea to put it back in the oven and re-flow the powder for kind of a relic look.  I think it turned out pretty good, but I'm kinda hoping he doesn't like it  ;) 

Powder is Copper Black Magic with Everclear clear coat from Powder365.

Sorry for the lack of gut shots.  JRC 4558, and BAT41 diodes. 

(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4516/zenrelic.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/zenrelic.jpg/)

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6494/zenrelicback.jpg)
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: pickdropper on September 03, 2012, 05:15:42 PM
I really like this.  It doesn't look random wear, which I think works better with this one.
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: sgmezei on September 03, 2012, 11:08:18 PM
I love the look of this! Looks great.
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: Haberdasher on September 03, 2012, 11:13:23 PM
seriously, very cool
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: slimtriggers on September 03, 2012, 11:14:02 PM
Thanks guys :)

My wife didn't like that the wear doesn't look "realistic" but I really dug how it turned out.  One of those happy accidents, I guess.
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: midwayfair on September 04, 2012, 02:13:09 AM
Whoa, that's a really neat effect. Especially that the "wear" is only around the edges.
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: snz728 on September 05, 2012, 01:54:46 AM
Realistic? Nah I think its cool too, looks like the finish is melting off
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: hoodoo on September 05, 2012, 06:35:03 AM
Looks bloody great mate, different is good. People pay more for relic guitars, so that pedal is probably now worth twice what it was in pristine condition ;D Matt.
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: G.G. on September 05, 2012, 01:43:56 PM
yeah, nice job turning an error into a bonus, looks great. I would keep that one for sure!
Title: Re: Zen relic
Post by: slimtriggers on September 06, 2012, 12:54:35 AM
Thanks for the comps, guys!  :)