shwn Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I am new here, and I need to ask a question or two... I am buying several Saga Guitar kits and I would like to learn how to paint and finish them. The last kits I bought I left them as they were. I would like to paint them translucent colors. Where can I buy this type of paint? How would I finish it? Lacquer? Clear paint? Thanks for answering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwn Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Doing alot of reading, both on here and other websites, and it seems as if nitrocellulose is the way to go... I need to find that, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 You are using two opposing terms paint and translucent. You need to discuss tinted finish not painted finish. Me thinks you need to do some basic research into paints and tints and how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwn Posted September 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 You are using two opposing terms paint and translucent. You need to discuss tinted finish not painted finish. Me thinks you need to do some basic research into paints and tints and how they work. I'm sure I do! Can't hide my newness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwn Posted September 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Is there a good link you could recommend? Before I start diving in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shwn Posted September 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 If I'm correct, I would need a dye (maybe mixed with alchohol) that would bring out the finish and it would be transparent (where'd I get translucent?). After that, some spray lacquer and wet sanding until the glass-y type finish shows... Am I right? How many coats would I need to protect it and get a good glass-y finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 HERE'S a good place for you to get started. And if you want to actually understand what you're doing and using, buy THIS book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyjay Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 HERE'S a good place for you to get started. And if you want to actually understand what you're doing and using, buy THIS book. +1000. I went trough that "newbiness". You are starting something that involves time and patience. But more importantly, you need to understand that wood finishing is more art than a science per se. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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