Ledzendrix1128 Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 (edited) I read through this whole swirling tutorial, and i didnt see anything about laquer. So i did a search in the forums and it said something about mixing it into the actual tub you dip the guitar into? Or can you just spray some kind of laquer over top of the paint after its dry? Also i was wondering where i can buy all the stuff needed to do this. People say they have good results with testor's model paint, but how much of that do you use, it seems like the average size comes in a bottle the size of my thumb. Any posts before this thread gets locked would be greatly appreciated, since im most likely asking questions that im probably over-looking thanks in advanc - Louis OH YEAH - what is an example of a brand name of borax, ive probably seen it before, but where can i buy it. a hardware store somewhere? walmart? Edited November 5, 2005 by Ledzendrix1128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenderSurrender Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 With the lacquer part to your question, i would just presume that once you have done the swirl and it has dried, you would proceed to finish it like any other paint job? ~~ Slain Angel ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 OH YEAH - what is an example of a brand name of borax, ive probably seen it before, but where can i buy it. a hardware store somewhere? walmart?← 20 Mule Team Borax EDIT: Here's a blast from the past -- Death Valley Days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggardguy Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Look in the cleaning/laundry section of pretty much any store, thats where I always see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 You will find that you will need to use poly-eurethane laquer, the nitro stuff will react with the testors paint as it is oil based. And you wont need to use much paint so the little tins are fine. I can use a 15ml tin for about 5 guitars on a two tone swirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzendrix1128 Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 oh thats awesome, i had no idea it was a laundry detergent... thanks a lot guys, i figured it was some chemical i had to order lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzendrix1128 Posted November 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Does anyone know what the best way would be to seal the neck pocket? should i just paint it with a brush, or what. I mean part of its bare wood and some of it has black laquer on it. Im thinkin im gonna need to seal the pickup and control cavities too. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. - Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzendrix1128 Posted November 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) oh yeah... i over looked the fact that it says to not use tester's paint, I have noticed it skinning over, but i thought i read on here somewhere where someone used testors and had fine results. I already sprayed a base coat of black with testors paint btw, if that makes a difference. Would be better off buying an oil base paint, if so, which brand and where can i get it. Thanks again - Louis -Sorry for the triple posts, kinda got wrapped up Edited November 8, 2005 by Ledzendrix1128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdmonster Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 you can melt wax on it to seal the neck pocket, or goto a local craft store like micheals, or hobby lobby and get a brush on latex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzendrix1128 Posted November 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 i ended up just painting it, nothing bad happened so far, so i guess it was a good enough seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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