cosmic_osmo
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Ok, I'm working on an alder superstrat here, and I want to paint it a nice glossy, bright white.
Alder doesn't have much of an open grain, so I have decided not to use a grain filler like I would have with mahogany or ash, but I still plan on using a few coats of oil based sanding sealer to get a nice smooth base. (this is my first project so please let me know if this is a good/bad idea).
I went in to several paint stores and told them what I was doing and they all pretty much told me the same thing: A white guitar finished in nitro-cellulose lacquer or polyurethane wasn't going to look very good because either of those would tend to turn the guitar "yellow". They recommended instead that I just find the glossiest white paint I could find and build up several coats -- making sure it was nicely polished when I was done.
If this is the case, then I'm thinking maybe automotive paint? That's the glossiest and most durable stuff I can think of right now. I'd like to hear you guys' oppinions, tips, suggestions, etc. though.
Thanks!!
Help Me Paint My Guitar White!
in Inlays and Finishing Chat
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A few questions for an alder project I'm doing:
Do I need grain filler with alder or will sanding sealer work?
I'm painting it white. I have a can of flat white paint that looks good, and if I use this then I will finish it with nitro.
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I was considering using automotive paint, since that stuff is already nice and glossy looking.
How do you guys feel about using automotive paint on a guitar?
Also, if I do end up using the clear coat, will it make any difference if the paint underneath is "glossy" or "flat"? In the final appearance?
Thanks!