Paultgs Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I am looking to paint my bass guitar and have looked up how to properly paint a guitar body, that being said I would like to customize it after my base coat and do some brush designs on it before the clear coat. I am planning to use lacquer is there any type of paint I can use before the clear coat that won't be ruined by the lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim37 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Can you post a pic similar to your end goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I would think anything water based, like acrylics, should be fine. Test first though. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultgs Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 It will be something to this effect. But before the gloss I want to do some animation designs on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted May 28, 2016 Report Share Posted May 28, 2016 The simplest clear to use that is durable and easy to use is automotive two-pack ("2K") clear. You can buy aerosols off that stuff online or from some stores. The downside to 2K is that it is nasty stuff, requiring breathing gear and covering your skin. It goes on easily, dries to the touch within an hour (usually) and is cured in a day or two. 2K will go over acrylics or non oil-based paints fine. Like @ScottR says though, test first. Some paints can be finicky in combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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