kench Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I have heard somewhere on the web that alcohol soluble aniline dyes can be mixed with lacquer thinner in order to tint the finish. Is that true? If yes, should I dissolve the dye in alcohol first, then mix it with thinner/lacquer?, or should I mix the dye directly with the thinner/lacquer? I am re-finishing my home made LP guitar and I want to achieve something like a tabacco burst. I have some aniline dyes in variety of colors. I'd like to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yes, it is often used to tint lacquer. Mix it with the lacquer thinner first, then into the lacquer. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 +1 on that. I am readying myself to spray black nitro this week (if I can get the right damn needle) and will be mixing dye into the thinner. Do remember to filter it first, but remember that black strains a little thicker than other colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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