I just finished buffing out a duplicolor lacquer finish last night. You can do great work with spray cans but you need to be aware of temp and humidity when spraying
The stock pickups were pretty decent in my opinion. I have kept the pickguard, I want to clean up the wiring before using it again.
I have Bootstrap Sun City's with some tricked out wiring in mine currently. They are brighter, snappier, more vintage than the stock pickups.
I have never had any issues with Warmoth necks in 25 plus years using them. Like any other neck from any other mfg, they are likely to need a level.
I don't even try to find used anymore. My specs are as common as a cold but have yet to find a used match. 90% of the Warmoth in-stock necks meets...
What does that have to do with sexy time unless you are doin' Robert? I'm not 80 so what was considered sexy time in '72 may be different than today...
I would totally replace over refret. Especially if its a Fender or Warmoth, where the specs would be well known. I understand the labor and skill involved and why the prices are what they are but when I can replace for $200, it makes no sense to pay $500 for a refret on something like a strat...
They are good. Pro 54's in 1 strat and Sun City's in another with some tricked out wiring. Plus a custom set in the CV Tele (Bootstrap Pretzel neck, Palo Duro Bridge)