Keegan Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hey, I was making an aluminium pickguard for my guitar and I was wondering what you guys recommend for painting metal. I know spray paint is out of the question. Any ideas? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibanez_crazy Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Why not just buy anodized aluminum in the color you want, instead of painting it. Less time painting means more time building. Just a thought Edited June 5, 2007 by ibanez_crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Hmm. I was thinking more of a design than a full solid color, but that could work too. Do you know where I can get black anodized aluminium? I could just anodize it myself, it's not very hard. Besides, there isn't much "building" going on. I'm not building a guitar from scratch just customizing some bits, so I'm not concerned with the time it'll take. Edited June 5, 2007 by Keegan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Will acrylic model paint work? Or perhaps polyurethane? Edited June 5, 2007 by Keegan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biliousfrog Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 you'll need an etch primer or an etching solution. I'm guessing that you're in the UK as you've spelt it aluminium? Most DIY stores will sell a suitable primer, it is often sold as "special metals primer", or "garage door primer". Most are very nasty & should be used outside or in a very well ventilated area but I bought one that was odour free & has worked ok but it might not be strong enough for a pick guard. If you use etching solution you'll need to paint over it as soon as possible as aluminium oxidizes which is why most paints can't stick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Alright, sounds like it's time to go raid the hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand_Oconner Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 you could use spray cans if you know what your looking for.... they make spray paint specificaly for metal work.... black is pretty common for engine blocks and stuff so any auto parts store should carry it....and it would be high temp resistant..ha ha even though you would never need that kind of protection on a guitar. its cheap and if you know how to use a spray can it can look great! my brother and i actually painted my first guitar project with spray cans. heres a pic of it its not a very good picture sorry but it will give you an idea of what can be done with a can![img=http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z224/ferdinand_oconner/guitar.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Birchwood Casey has a Aluminum Black® Metal Finish product. http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/bluein...=1&subcat=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thank you, Quarter! That is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTU 7's. Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 You can use Dupli color too: http://duplicolor.com/products/metalcast.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted June 10, 2007 Report Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thank you, Quarter! That is perfect! Looking forward to seeing how it works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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