Black Mariah Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 How many cans of ReRanch colors does it take to cover a guitar? Like a tele in Dakota Red. I haven't seen anything on their site about it, and nothing turned up in the search here. I'm trying to get a feel for how much it'll cost me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 color coat only takes about 2 cans,if that...then clearing it depends on how thick you want the clear about 4 or 5 cans of clear normally i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 I have done a guitar in a can, go easy and remember light coats work best and sand between finishes... I always order two cans though, just in case you run out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 but do remember that a thicker finish protects the guitar better,and looks better as well imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 What about the white? I've read that you shouldn't clear it unless you want it to yellow very quickly. How many cans will be enough for that? I think I might just get some white pigment from Stewmac, and mix my own. It'll be cheaper, easier, and better quality that way, probably. I'll just have to experiment more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 What about the white? I've read that you shouldn't clear it unless you want it to yellow very quickly. you got me...i have never heard that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I read something about this too in a PDF article from woodworking mag or something I found on the net, can't find it now but they mention of nitro yellowing in time was mentioned and what is the cause of many things getting that antique look over time is the yellowing of nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Alright, very cool. Thanks for the help, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 I read something about this too in a PDF article from woodworking mag or something I found on the net, can't find it now but they mention of nitro yellowing in time was mentioned and what is the cause of many things getting that antique look over time is the yellowing of nitro. yes i know of that...but i never heard that clearcoat would cause it to yellow faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Mariah Posted June 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 The clearcoat might yellow faster than the paint. You never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 ahh... found it http://www.alan.net/prgfeat/rrlacquer.pdf Snippet "NC lacquer was originally developed as both a substitute for shellac and as a way to exploit the large post-war reserves of coal tar by-products in the form of the nitrated cellulose or “gun cotton” and toluol, a distillate of coal tar. It has served us well but its principal drawback is that it yellows badly with age, and may even exhibit some degree of cracking or crazing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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