BassApprentice Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Hi all, I have a beat up old P Bass body lying around and want to bring it back in to use. I've seen people dipping guitars into swirl paint jobs and getting some pretty impressive results. It doesn't look too difficult to do and I would just want to do it with one colour, can you do that? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmSV2l6JFt0 Also I've noticed that all these guitars have a gloss finish, could you use a matt enamel paint and get the same result? Cheers guys! Quote
Mykesbass Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 [quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1440077643' post='2848078'] It doesn't look too difficult to do and I would just want to do it with one colour, can you do that? [/quote] I admire your positive mental attitude!! I bet that is a lot harder than they have made it look. (Love their Pete & Dud style commentary)! Quote
Grangur Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) It obviously needs to be oil/spirit based paint, but I guess gloss or matt won't make a lot of difference. Do you have a good, large water tank to do this in? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHqPkkSpLZk Edited August 20, 2015 by Grangur Quote
Dad3353 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Would it work if the object was put into the tank [i]first[/i], then pulled [i]out[/i], through the swirled paint..? Just a thought. 'Twould avoid having to 'clear the decks' after immersion, maybe..? Reminds me of tie-dying, decades ago. Pot luck is involved; sometimes the result is fine, sometimes rubbish. Are you feeling lucky..? Edited August 20, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote
BigRedX Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Isn't the gloss or matt finish dependent on the type of clear coat you put on after the colour? Quote
BassApprentice Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 Haha you're probably right, it may not be as easy as it seems. Yeah it does seem a bit lucky dip *excuse the pun* Well it could be the finish you put on after but Humbrol do both gloss and matt finish enamel paints (which are recommended for doing this) but since it is going onto water I don't know if that affects the finish of the paint? I'm starting to think this might be a hit and hope scenario. Once I get the bits together I'll give it a go. Cheers all! Quote
Mykesbass Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Good luck with it, looks great. Get a make sure we get pictures (either way)! Quote
The Veg Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Maybe practise a bit with some plywood mockups? Quote
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