GregP Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 So, there are a tonne of resources for doing a rattlecan (spraypaint can) finish on a guitar, but they invariably talk about products that are available in the States. Also cannot do mail-order from ReRanch or StewMac or anywhere else that doesn't have Canadian warehouses for shipping. I'm in a big enough city that I have all kinds of access to our Canadian versions of Lowe's and Home Depot. I also have Canadian Tire, There is a store called PartSource that I BELIEVE carries Dupli-Color. If not specific brands, it would be a huge help to at least know what TYPE of paints I am going for. My understanding thus far is that nitrocellulose is kinda rare to find and you have to be patient with curing it. Polyurethane is a good choice in general but is NOT available in rattlecans, or at least not without garbagey spraying performance. I don't mind recommendations that produce an "OK but not absolutely amazeballs" finish. I do want it to be shiney but it doesn't have to be boutique-level shiny. As long as I can add a few coats, sanding to smooth each time, and then do a final finish-sanding and buffing, I'm good. Heck, I'm also OK with brush-on solutions if they're not SUPER-tedious to sand back. Thanks for any pointers you might have for sourcing guitar finishing products in Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdshirtman Posted May 4, 2017 Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Mohawk has lacquer in rattle cans and also has dealers through Canada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks, sdshirtman! Through their website, I found a local store that carries their product line. Will give them a call to see whassap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted May 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 The local store (Richelieu) did not have the capacity to help on such a small scale; however, they redirected me to a local "decor" store, Bonds Decor, who carry the Mohawk line and also have their own line of products. Using their house primer, a Mohawk colour, and then a house clear, I should be able to do what I need to do! Thanks for sending me down the right path. I'll let you know how it goes after I hit Bonds and get around to the actual painting. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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