Airbrushing A Sunburst

This video tip shows how I airbrush a sunburst onto an electric guitar.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• electrig
• guitar
• sunburst
• airbrush

[davidscott59]

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!

[trideciple]

@davidscott59 I should clarify. I only use water-based lacquer tinted with Mixol.

[blackice228]

Why did you add thinner to the lacquer? I'm planning a build myself, so i'd really appreciate the advice :)

[trideciple]

@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.

[collinallenparishute]

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 :)

[trideciple]

@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.

[barc7074]

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!!!

[TheBlackxism]

what do you suggest about substituting the spray gun with spray can??? how is the result of a spray can??

[blackice228]

@trideciple ahh, i see. thanks :)

[4erosmith]

you don't you get the neck out?

[rhykko77]

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.