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Swirl Painting: Epiphone SG Special

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Uploaded by on Aug 24, 2011

Swirl Painting my first guitar with testors enamel model paints. This was the second attempt because i was unhappy with the first result. These aren't the best paints to swirl with, if you have the time to order Humbrol Enamels use those, otherwise these work pretty decently.

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  • can we do it on a set-neck guitar?

  • @KurtTheGuitarPlayer Sure you can, Just make sure whatever you don't want painted is taped off super tight so nothing gets to it.

  • Quick q, what brand of paint did you use? Or can it be any brand as long as it is enamel paint?

  • @vevosucks28 I used Testor Enamel paints. There model car / plane enamels. Stay away from Folkart and Americana enamels. ( There too thick and wont disperse ) If you can, order humbrol enamels offline.

  • can you tell us the preparation??

  • @dtkourt1995 I sanded the guitar down smooth to bare wood ( Optional ). You only have to sand off the top layer of paint. I used a couple cans of white primer so that the colors would be brighter after the guitar-swirling. I also sanding in between coats to retain smoothness. Thats it basically, If you do this make sure you add 1.5 tablespoons of borax for every gallon of water used. Make sure the water is 72 - 78 Degrees Fahrenheit.

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  • can i do this to my grandma?

  • can you do this to an acoustic also?

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  • why is everyone using so many ugly colors at once? LOL ask someone who got a sense for colors and art before doing something like this... ^^

  • Cool video dude! Is that basicly water with layers of paint on top of the surface? Sorry bad english ;P And is it some type of special paint?

  • really shit

  • it almost didn't look like toal crap

  • This may sound dumb, but does swirl painting it affect the playability of the guitar, and after you clear coat it, how long will it stay?

  • can i use automotive paint?

  • @MusicForTheReliable It's covered in a primer as well

  • Post the Finished Guitar

  • Close, but no cake.

  • its just those fuckin testors wow

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