This painting set contains all you need to paint the body with veneer top and the neck of your guitar kit. This set provides a translucent finish with by using dye and nitrocellulse sprayfor veneer such as spatle, quilted or flamed maple top. It contains what you need to get the results shown on the picture: a bottle of dye and 1Liter of waterbase vanrish. This is enough to paint both your guitar body and Neck . Still we propose various option to enhance further the beauty of your guitar kit, test your finish and various tools to make sure you will get a fantastic results.
When selecting your paint products, some are optionals. We have pre-selected for you the optional products that are highly recommended to obtain a nice finish. We invite you to re-adjust at your convenience based on product description below and in particular to choose yourself the required products, such as colors and varnishes.
PROCESS OVERVIEW 1. Sanding : Select sanding set to sand guitar body and neck until P400 grit (optional), 2. Grain Filler (optional): Apply grain filler for extra smoothness. It mustn't be applied on the veneer though. 3. Tint : Dye your guitar body and neck the way you want. 4. Sealer (optional): for additional smoothness (not really needed as grain filler is enough) 5. Varnish : use the nitrocellulose spray to reveal further the beauty of the wood and protect your guitar. 6. Polishing (optional): Select the polishing kit to get this extra shine and mirror effect for your guitar.
Transparent Red Nitrocellulose Chip Repair Guitar Paint
The guitar finish materials we propose can be needed if you don’t have it already. Please look to each product individually in the Materials category to understand better the use of each products we propose here:
Sanding Paper Setis definitely something you will need (if you don’t have it). During the painting of your gutiar you will have to sand your wood several times to make sure to have a smooth and perfect finish.
Sample Wood can be very usefull if you purchase a guitar kit with ash or mahogany. It will be exactly the same wood so you can try your finish upfront to make sure you will have it right when doing it on your guitar body and neck.
Sonic Blue Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint
Rechargeable Spray and Recharge is something you might want to consider if you purchase nitrocellulse, polyurethane or waterbase varnish in bottle and don't have a spray gun. Although you can achieve very good results using a brush, It will allow homogeneous and simpler application of the paint and varnish. One suggestion is to use brush and only use rechargeable spray for the last few coats of varnish.
Gloves and Brush are available if you dont have it and you want to apply the varnish with a brush and keep your hands clean.
For open pore wood such as mahogany or ash, if you want to have intense dye color while making sure to have a smooth surface results when apply the varnish, we suggest to use agrain filler. With Dye we recommend a colorless grain filler such as natural one or you can choose a colored grain filler if it suits more your guitr paint project. Although not mandatory, we recommend also apply aclear sealeras well after tint your wood with the dye for a perfect smooth finish
British Racing Green Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint
For close pore woods such as maple or bassewood, we suggest to use aclear sealer. More varnish coats instead will work as well
Note that you will have left over of the selected dye which you can use for the neck, headstock, etc. Once dye apply you might want to apply a clear sealer. It remains optional as highlight in the Wood Preparation Section.
It corresponds to a total of 800mL. Note that you can select matt or gloss finish. Please change the quantity to 1 spray if you desire only varnish the body.
Touch Up Pot 50ml
To get a super high gloss, a mirror effect, a protective layer and avoid slightly dull finish, we recommend thepolishing set. Still you will get already a very good results without it but it will bring your guitar paint to the next level.
Additional details can be found on each products available in the Guitar Finishing category . Also a complete user guide will be provided when requested by email.
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White Blonde (nitrocellulose)
There are three very simple rules when looking after a guitar with a Nitrocellulose finish: don’t get it wet, keep it away from bright light, and don’t feed it after midnight. Sorry, that’s a Mogwai! Well, one of those rules does actually apply. Let’s dig a little deeper into this classic finish.
Nitrocellulose is a century old lacquer used by guitar companies such as Gibson, Fender, Martin and many others. In the ‘50s and ‘60s nitrocellulose lacquer was almost exclusively used to finish guitars, but it is still in use today, well after the “golden era” of guitar building.
So why is it still popular among guitarists in 2020? Is it just a vintage throwback? Does it have any tonal benefits? Let’s have a look…
Paint For Guitar, Nitrocellulose Varnish Matt Spray 400ml
This is an age old debate, and guitarists will be arguing about whether or not it makes a difference until the end of time. As nitro is a more porous lacquer than its modern counterpart polyurethane, some players believe it allows the guitar to breathe more, therefore aiding in the sustain of the instrument and helping to create a fuller, richer sound.
Arguably, a more obvious difference between nitro and poly is the way it feels to play. Nitro has a more organic texture under the hands, and feels less like a coat of plastic. It also naturally wears down on the most played spots, leaving your guitar with that vintage “played-in” feel.
Also, in my personal opinion, nitrocellulose finishes tend to look a lot nicer! They are usually buffed up to a far greater shine compared to other finishes and they can really show off the wood grain underneath, especially on a flame top Les Paul.
Dartfords New Olympic White Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint 400ml Aerosol
So, we’ve talked about the positives of a nitro finish guitar, but as with all things there’s a trade off. Let’s discuss the not so positive things to keep in mind when owning one of these beautiful instruments!
Much like the Mogwai, direct sunlight is fatal to a nitro finish. Ok, I’m exaggerating, but all you need to do is look up pictures of old “white” Les Paul customs to see the damage this can do to the finish over time.
This can look pretty nice, especially if you’re after an off-white-yellow-ish finish, but if you want to keep your guitar looking as fresh as it did the day you got it, treat it like a vampire and avoid the light!
Aged Vintage White Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint / Lacquer 400ml
Finish “checking” is common to see on nitro guitars. This is where tiny cracks appear in the finish, caused by extreme temperature changes that cause the wood to expand and contract. Because the lacquer doesn’t expand and contract at the same rate, it can’t keep up with the wood and the result is small cracks in the finish.
Metallic finishes tend to be more prone to this, which is why you see so many Gold Top guitars with check lines all over the body. I must admit I think it looks pretty cool, but it will affect the value of the instrument so it’s best to avoid it if possible!
Daryl’s Top Tip™ – If your guitar has been sat in a cold environment (e.g. sitting in the boot of your car before entering a warm venue), keep it in the case and allow some time for it to adjust to the new warmer temperature. Don’t open the case straight away!
Oxblood Nitrocellulose Lacquer Aerosol
This is a big one, and you’d be surprised how many guitarists don’t realise this, but nitrocellulose can react with rubber and foam. Most commonly referred to as “Nitro burn” or “stand rash”, this is where the finish has had a chemical reaction with the stand it’s been resting on, causing the lacquer to melt. The results can leave the finish uneven and in some cases looking a little unsightly. You can imagine if this happens on the back of your neck, it can make playing the guitar a little uncomfortable.
We recommend using Hercules stands, as these are designed to be nitro-safe (and I’ve never had an issue resting one of my nitro-finished guitars on one of these!)
In summary, owning a guitar with a nitrocellulose finish can be a little more work than a guitar with a polyurethane finish, but I really do think the benefits outweigh the negatives. To me they sound better, feel better and look better! If you follow the easy steps I’ve listed above, you should avoid any finish disasters and have a stunning guitar for many years to come.400ml
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