Relicing
Authentic-looking wear, patina and the feel of an instrument that has lived on stage. Light, medium or heavier relicing depending on the instrument.
Guitar relicing · Nitro Refinish
More mojo, natural wear and a better feel for your instrument.
Relicpaja creates wear, patina and nitro finishes by hand – respecting the instrument’s style and story.
Guitar relicing and nitro refinishing
Services
Nitro refinish + relic
A new nitro finish followed by hand-made aging. Ideal when you want a new colour, an old-school surface and a more convincing vintage feel.
Setup and details
Final feel, finish and small details brought together. Also plastic part aging and finishing the whole instrument in the same visual language.
Pricing
Refinish + relic – €680
Full instrument refinish and relicing. Typical production time is around 3–4 months.
Body or neck – €580
Refinish and relicing for the body or neck only.
Relicing without repaint – from €400
Aging an existing finish without a full repaint.
Frequently asked questions
How much does guitar relicing or a relic refinish cost?
Light Relic without repainting starts from €400. Medium Relic costs €480. A Nitro refinish + relic for a complete instrument starts from €680, excluding shipping. Special requests, faster turnaround and additional work may affect the final price.
How long does relicing or refinishing take?
A light relic job usually takes around one month. The standard turnaround time for a Nitro refinish + relic is approximately 3–4 months. Faster completion can be agreed separately for an additional fee.
How does relicing or refinishing affect the guitar?
Relicing can significantly change how an instrument feels. The stickiness of a factory finish is reduced, and the guitar feels more played-in and vintage-inspired. A refinish can completely renew both the feel and appearance of the instrument.
How can I influence the relicing or refinishing process?
Every instrument is made for the customer and their individual needs. You can send reference photos, colour preferences and ideas about the desired level of wear. You can also give Relicpaja more freedom to design the final result.
Can a polyurethane-finished guitar be reliced?
Yes. Poly-finished instruments can also be reliced. The final result and working methods depend on the existing finish, but a Light Relic treatment can work very well on a poly-finished guitar.
Can plastic and metal parts also be aged?
Yes. Aging the instrument’s parts is normally included in the relicing project unless the customer wants them left untouched. You can also bring only plastic parts to Relicpaja for aging.
What else is included besides relicing or painting?
The service includes customer consultation, planning, progress photos during the work and a final setup for the best possible playing feel. Relicpaja does not perform fretwork or electronics work.
Can relicing damage the guitar’s playability?
No. The aim is the opposite: the instrument should feel better, resonate more freely and be more inspiring to play. Depending on the buyer, relicing and refinishing may still affect resale value in different ways.
Contact
Send a photo of the instrument and describe the result you are looking for.
+358 40 753 3746