waynepunkdude Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I went down to Halfords today to get paint for my Stinkray project I look at the paint and the colour I wanted wasn't there so I went to the paint mixing section, got chatting to the bloke behind the counter and he said I shouldn't use car paint I should use enamel paint, is he right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Regardless of what you should be using, I don’t think you should be using car paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='324511' date='Nov 7 2008, 09:19 PM']Regardless of what you should be using, I don’t think you should be using car paint.[/quote] I've used it before, the finish looked nice but didn't feel pro (I know it isn't so I can't expect miracles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='324515' date='Nov 7 2008, 09:26 PM']I've used it before, the finish looked nice but didn't feel pro (I know it isn't so I can't expect miracles)[/quote] I would have thought that it isn’t think enough for a start, being that it’s designed to be sprayed on metal? I dunno though, just a guess. I suppose if you do it in lots and lots of very light layers and sanded with very fine sandpaper in between coats then I’d guess that you would end up with a very smooth finish that could be finished nicely with a good lacquer? I’ve got no idea though. Do some research on polyurethane paint maybe? That’s what I might use, but I’ve never painted a guitar before. This might help - [url="http://www.paintyourownguitar.com/faqs.html"]http://www.paintyourownguitar.com/faqs.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I used polyurethane sprays and it came out pretty well. B&Q do Plastikote colours and poly varnish for about a fiver a can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I got a few cans of custom lilac rattle cans mixed at my local Halfords for my daughter's '71 musicmaster and it went on with no problems. If it was good enough for Leo Fender, its good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='324548' date='Nov 7 2008, 10:09 PM']If it was good enough for Leo Fender, its good enough for me.[/quote] True that. Fender used car paints, both acrylic and nitro cellulose, right up to the late 60's and topped them off with a nitro top coat. Then they swapped over to polyurethane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I've painted load of guitars and car paint is just fine! You can get a very professional finish using car paint but it is all in the preparation and technique. It involves lots of rubbing down, spraying, rubbing down, lacquering (I use acrylic lacquer), more rubbing down and lot and lot and lots of patience as paint and lacquer need lots of time to cure properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Halfords boy advice = BS.... They tell you shouldnt use it because you SHOULD spray acrylic in a spray booth with ventilation and mask up. Its got nothing to do with the paint or quailty. If you seal and prime the wood properly you can use what paint you like...... Acrylic paints and lacquer has been pretty much an industry standard for all geetars. One acrylic paint is pretty much the same as any other. Just tell the sales boy that your painting your Corsa to hang with the by racers and I'll bet he'll sel it you by the bucket load..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I've gone with car paint as I did last time but this time I will use acrylic lacquer, I have a power sander this time so no blisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisAngryman Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 i disagree that one acrylic paint is the same as another Ive sold paint for 15years and am very experienced. The 100% correct products for this job are Pre-catalised lacquers. These can come in acrylic or cellulose. Most lacquer manufacturers would recommend a grain filler,base,topcoat and a clear. if anyone is ever intrested let me know. all products can be custom filled into aerosols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'll let you know when I need laquer buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 chrisAngryman, I'm certainly interested in more details. I have a bass which I've stripped back to the wood, and I'm wondering whether to have a go at spraying it myself. I think for this bass though I might want something a bit more 'bling' than the Fender-type colours that Manchester Guitartech does. What metallic colours can you get and what filler and base coat will I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisAngryman Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 i will check on metallic colours tomorrow The filler is only really used if the base is bare timber and comes in paint/aerosol form. this is generally in white. it's used to fill the grain of the timber and can be apply fairly thick without sagging or running. All the basecoats depend on the topcoat colour,though for bright bold colour i would always recomened white.although it will take more coats to cover the finish will look better. The key is to apply lots of thin coats and have patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks - looking forward to seeing what colours are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisAngryman Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 www.paint2go.co.uk above is a link to my dad's business we don't work together but i do supply him some products and he specialises in courier delivering paint. On the site you will find a link to a Ral and Bs standard colour card. These colours are avaliable in the lacquers mentioned above. I have not yet found a link to metallic colours But they are avaliable so bare with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just FYI, never listen to anyone from halfords, they don't know what they're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) [quote name='budget bassist' post='328078' date='Nov 13 2008, 01:58 AM']Just FYI, never listen to anyone from halfords, they don't know what they're doing.[/quote] I’ve heard that about people from Hucknall too Edited November 13, 2008 by benwhiteuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks for the link. It's a bit tricky picking colours from web pages as everyone's screen is set up differently... If you can find a link for metallic colours that would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='328141' date='Nov 13 2008, 10:14 AM']I’ve heard that about people from Hucknall too [/quote] And Southampton. And that place near Arsenal - what's it called. Oh yes, Tottenham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='328378' date='Nov 13 2008, 02:23 PM']And S*******ton. And that place near Arsenal - what's it called. Oh yes, Tottenham. [/quote] I'm shocked the language filter didn't pick this one up in your original post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='328378' date='Nov 13 2008, 02:23 PM']And Southampton. And that place near Arsenal - what's it called. Oh yes, Tottenham. [/quote] Tottenham? oh home to Harry Redknapp's blue and white army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='328141' date='Nov 13 2008, 09:14 AM']I’ve heard that about people from Hucknall too [/quote] Haha i'm not surprised You don't work in halfords do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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