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What type of paint should I use to refinish a bass?


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I love my recently acquired Yamaha BB404 but I'm not overly keen on the very plain looking natural finish. I had contemplated applying a veneer but don't think I have the necessary wood working skills. I've done a bit of respraying in the past with aerosols and achieved very good results. I'd like to refinish the BB in a Diamond or Arctic white with matching headstock.

I have spoken to the local paint supplier who offer aerosols, mixed to whatever colour you like, in either cellulose, 2K or acyrlic paint. As I'm not a fan of the relic look, I asked them, in their opinion, which was the harder wearing.
"They're all about the same," was the reply.

Is this true? I know cellulose is probably the easiest to work with. I'd appreciate the input of any BC'er who could advise me

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In the past I've used the standard spray cans from Halfords. It went on ok and I got a nice finish. I didn't realise however that it takes ages to fully harden, so when I screwed on the hardware and scratchplate, there were a few squish marks (not really visible when hardware on)

I'm actually going to sell the bass now, so have stripped it again to do a flawless refin. I've gone for the Nitrocellulose this time. It goes on quite nicely and dries extremely quickly. Cuts back nicely too.

Im still going to give it a week before screwing on the bits this time.

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