HI great video!!! Very helpful from reading the comments but my question is when i paint the top (face) I wanted it so you can so the grain lines, so with the paint your using would you suggest an oil or water based grain filler? Because if I use a primer that wouldn't be possible. thanks!!!
to anyone who views this video. Don't be foolish like this guy. Wear PPE. Protective gear, at most, use a respirator! Lacquer is extremely toxic and flammable. So many amateurs trying to finish guitars don't realize how dangerous these chemicals are!
It seems to me that using an airbrush is really a better way to go (than a detailing or small paint gun) ......gives much more control and allows you to work finer......certainly you can do a great burst with a detailing gun, or regular gun, but it takes a lot more experiance to do it well with a big (cumbersome) gun.
@collinallenparishute At the very least you should sand the surface with 400 grit to give it some tooth for the paint to grab onto. Better yet, strip it back to the wood, sand smooth, prime and paint. Then, topcoat with 10-12 coats of Target Coatings Emtech EM6000 or Stewmac's Color Tone water based lacquer. You'll need a spray gun or a cheap Preval sprayer.
@sarcotura666 I prefer an airbrush because I have total control over the spray. You don't have that with spray cans. However, I'd recommend you give it a try on some scrap and see if a technique is possible.Try aiming the spray slightly away from the sides of the guitar body.
My prefered way as well. . Iwata airbrush. However, I have recently been using a cheapo siphon feed airbrush which gives a wider spray. Nice work and nice video. . thanks for sharing. Now off to do my 74 Les Paul in silver burst!
I'm using Practa paint and thinner, which is available in hobby shops that sell R/C kits and supplies. My airbrush is an Iwata HP-C Plus running off a small Paasche compressor.
HI great video!!! Very helpful from reading the comments but my question is when i paint the top (face) I wanted it so you can so the grain lines, so with the paint your using would you suggest an oil or water based grain filler? Because if I use a primer that wouldn't be possible. thanks!!!
barc7074 1 month ago
to anyone who views this video. Don't be foolish like this guy. Wear PPE. Protective gear, at most, use a respirator! Lacquer is extremely toxic and flammable. So many amateurs trying to finish guitars don't realize how dangerous these chemicals are!
davidscott59 3 months ago
@davidscott59 I should clarify. I only use water-based lacquer tinted with Mixol.
trideciple 3 months ago
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cool...wanna see my video?
elgrupomonaliza 5 months ago
what do you suggest about substituting the spray gun with spray can??? how is the result of a spray can??
TheBlackxism 10 months ago
Why did you add thinner to the lacquer? I'm planning a build myself, so i'd really appreciate the advice :)
blackice228 11 months ago
@blackice228 The lacquer was too thick to spray through my airbrush. I added one drop of thinner at a time until it was the right viscosity to spray.
trideciple 11 months ago
@trideciple ahh, i see. thanks :)
blackice228 11 months ago
you don't you get the neck out?
4erosmith 1 year ago
It seems to me that using an airbrush is really a better way to go (than a detailing or small paint gun) ......gives much more control and allows you to work finer......certainly you can do a great burst with a detailing gun, or regular gun, but it takes a lot more experiance to do it well with a big (cumbersome) gun.
rhykko77 1 year ago
should i give my guitar a light or full sanding befor repainting it?
and what finish for a glossy look would you suggest polyuthamer lacquer ect?
much thanks bro :)
collinallenparishute 1 year ago
@collinallenparishute At the very least you should sand the surface with 400 grit to give it some tooth for the paint to grab onto. Better yet, strip it back to the wood, sand smooth, prime and paint. Then, topcoat with 10-12 coats of Target Coatings Emtech EM6000 or Stewmac's Color Tone water based lacquer. You'll need a spray gun or a cheap Preval sprayer.
trideciple 1 year ago
is that a les paul junior?
expertplace 1 year ago
@expertplace No, it's not an actual LP JR. It's my own design, which was based on the LP JR. I made the guitar myself.
trideciple 1 year ago
That's a Tobbaco Burst ;P
zbarneyz 1 year ago
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sarcotura666 1 year ago
very nice sunburst
do you think i can accomplish the same thing with a spray can?
sarcotura666 1 year ago
@sarcotura666 I prefer an airbrush because I have total control over the spray. You don't have that with spray cans. However, I'd recommend you give it a try on some scrap and see if a technique is possible.Try aiming the spray slightly away from the sides of the guitar body.
trideciple 1 year ago
My prefered way as well. . Iwata airbrush. However, I have recently been using a cheapo siphon feed airbrush which gives a wider spray. Nice work and nice video. . thanks for sharing. Now off to do my 74 Les Paul in silver burst!
74LesPaul 1 year ago
what kinda laquer and thinner do you use and where do u get that small airbrush at
gotrocked887 2 years ago
I'm using Practa paint and thinner, which is available in hobby shops that sell R/C kits and supplies. My airbrush is an Iwata HP-C Plus running off a small Paasche compressor.
trideciple 2 years ago