tkcrabby Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Maybe it seems to be a dumb to most of y'all BUT I've looked a little and did not see this addressed.............. I have a Strat hardtail body that someone had stripped (almost) I have to finish the job,,,, then I wanted originally to stain it and do a clear on top BUT after sanding a fair amount by hand I think it's going to take a longgggg time to finish the prepping for that and figured I may be better off doing a regular solid color paint job, like something somewhat close to Fender's Daphne Blue. IF I do this sort of finish do I need to do a clear clot on top OR will just the color coat be suffice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 You need a clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFly Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Clear it. Paint isn't strong enough to hold up to any kind of playing abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 The clear adds the depth and gloss that you see on most guitars...I clear using the same finish as the color coats,I just don't add the color into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkcrabby Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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