Shielding Paint and Guitar Bodies | BexGears Kit Modding

Setbacks are just opportunities for recalibration and a little bit of grace. Today on TED Talks Guitars and Life, we are diving deep into the next phase of the $99 BexGears Telecaster kit build. After some reflection on the bridge saddles and a pickup that just wasn't "copacetic," it's time to tear it down and do something I've never done before: Shielding with conductive paint. In this episode, I’m trading my usual copper tape for Rustin’s G-Shield conductive shielding paint. Watch as I navigate the "messy" reputation of shielding paint, share a story, prep this budget Tele for a more upgrades . In this video, you’ll see: The "Saddle Opportunity": Why I'm switching to slotted brass for better string stability. Pickup Problems: The decision to move to a dual-rail humbucker in the bridge. Painting vs. Taping: My first time using conductive paint instead of copper tape. Consistency is Key: Stirring the "sludge" to get the right application. The Q-Tip Trick: Ensuring connectivity between the body cavities. Grab your favorite coffee, a coconut fudge cookie, and let’s get to work at the bench! Video Timestamps 0:00 – Guitars, Life, and Coffee 0:28 – BexGears Kit Progress & Playlist Update 2:02 – Upgrading to Slotted Brass Compensated Saddles 2:50 – Bridge Pickup Issues & Dual-Rail Humbucker Plans 3:38 – Why Shielding is Necessary for this Build 4:02 – Trying Rustin's G-Shield Paint for the First Time 5:34 – Disassembly with the World’s Longest Screwdriver 6:42 – Box Switch Frustrations & Solder Lug Tips 8:32 – Preparation: Taping the Body for a Clean Edge 12:00 – Stirring the Shielding Paint to the Right Consistency 15:40 – First Coat Application: Neck & Bridge Cavities 20:56 – Using a Q-Tip for Cavity Connectivity 24:14 – Second Coat Plans & Drying Times 25:40 – Closing Thoughts: The Journey Continues ____ Shoutouts: @CalBandRockoCat (Cal) @j-mansgearcave (J-man) @StringsnPucks (Jeremy) @TimRock1269 (BBM) @SmokeEaterGuitars (Jon) @2bikemikesguitartopics145 (Mike) @2Yards (Yard) @sparkyguitars971 (Sparky) @WickedFesterTR (TR) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #BexGears #Telecaster #GuitarRepair #DIYGuitar #ShieldingPaint #GuitarUpgrades #LuthierTips #TEDTalksGuitars #GuitarBuild #GuitarTech