[quote name='Sambrook' timestamp='1404894778' post='2496679']
Don't know if this helps or not, but I painted a sunburst Columbus Jazz black using car paint and lacquer from spray cans, and it turned out beautifully. I'm one of those "if he can do it, anybody can" types, so it might be worth a go...
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What he said,
I've done a few now and if you put the effort in the polishing you can get an acceptable shine.