Psychedelic Paint Job

[darkone15]

I want to do a psychedelic paint job on some of my guitars, kinda like Clapton's SG or Page's Tele. I was wondering how to go about it.

I figure i would just paint right on the finish but i was told by some people i should rough it up with some sand paper so the paint will stick.

they then told me to clear coat it but they said to check here for what paint/clear coat cobos will work.

so i guess im asking what kind of paint and what kind of clear coat i should use.

[SwedishLuthier]

Don't know about the pain, but water bourne finishes are pretty forgiving when it comes to compatibility to other finishes. As always try it on scrap first.

[darkone15]

shat kind of sand paper shoul i use.

[Daniel Sorbera]

shat kind of sand paper shoul i use.

Anything around 400 grit will work for roughing up the finish. You can get it in auto supply stores or on the web.

[darkone15]

ok thanks.

after i sand the guitar and do my hand paintings do i rough up my paintings then put on the clear coat? or do i put the clear coat right on the Acrylic paintsand the clear coat a bit the reaply the clear coat?

Sorry for all the questions but im a total newb

[Daniel Sorbera]

You shouldn't sand your paint, only the clearcoat that is already on the guitar.

[darkone15]

after i put on one set of clear coat do i sand that a bit and respray? or will one clear coat do the trick?