How To Spray Paint Your Guitar And Get A Factory Finish Duplicolor
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Get a smooth glossy finish with duplicolor automotive spray paint. Here's the color name and link to Amazon, although I bought it at my local auto parts store. www.amazon.com...
Here's a more detailed video, same color ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Nice work. Very nice shine on there. Some swirl remover should help with those remaining scratches you mentioned (called swirl marks).
Hey, thanks, I've watched a lot of your videos, really enjoyed them. I started switching direction of sanding with each grit since this video and it eliminated the visible sanding marks.
Excellent.
If applying swirl remover, would it be better to apply swirl remover before polishing?
I don't use it, I've just been going up in sanding grits. Up to 3000
Swirl remover is to move the swirl marks created by polishing. It comes afterward.
This was so good it looked factory standard to me
Thank you
That came out a lot prettier than I would have expected when I first saw the color you chose. Really nice job.
Thank you, yeah, it's a pretty mild yellow. One of my favorite colors from Duplicolor is called Santa fe tan.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse did you use the Santa fe tan? other comments said you didn't remember, looking it up it looks different than the one in the video
im planning on doing the exact same black to yellow so this video is golden, thanks
@@HANKUS this one is a Toyota yellow, but I did a Telecaster in Santa Fe tan and that looks great too.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/318/318-bty1517.jpg looks like this one... i shall do the same and follow your latest video
Seriously man your video is exactly what the guitar world needed. I want to paint my dark blue strat surf green. I couldn’t find it anywhere online but seeing this video makes me want to make the whole project possible. You did such an amazing job explaining it I feel like I understand exactly what I need to do I can’t wait to get started
That's wonderful, I hope you can find the color in Duplicolor perfect match. If not, just make sure its lacquer. Don't freak out if you have runs or a mistake, just let it dry, sand the mistake and start over.
Please check out this video, I feel like it's a better job, plus I started alternating sanding directions with this one. ua-cam.com/video/5hDNzra37Zk/v-deo.html
Did you ever do the surf green? I have a black delonge strat I want to paint to be the more popular surf green model but unsure of best paint.
I haven't used surf green, because I don't think it's available in Duplicolor perfect match, but maybe it can be ordered. Go into your local auto parts store and look at the color charts. If not, you might have to order something from Stew Mac. If it was a cheap guitar, I'd say just use Rustoleum 2x from the hardware store, but let it dry longer.
Oh, you were responding to someone else, sorry. This one is the closet to surf green that I've done, and it was also Duplicolor perfect match ua-cam.com/video/i8WqscI5u1c/v-deo.html
You made a complicated procedure seem possible. Great video. Thank you very much.
You're welcome. I have a few more painting videos on my channel.
One paint supplier suggested to put the spray can in very warm water prior to painting to improve the paint flow and gloss off the nozzle
Oh yeah, I've tried that since, I didn't see any improvement.
Dude you did a great job I would be super happy with this result. This yellow on a stat is gorgeous, I've never seen that before
@@franckydookie thank you, here is a more detailed video, same color.
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.htmlsi=G5QpF19s4Pak4bDS
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse thanks man i will check that very soon 😁
Darker is always going to look shinier. Good job!
Thank you
It was incredible! to have this result with spray you have to be very good at handling, and you did a beautiful job congratulations
👏👏👏👏
Thank you, it wasn't that hard to do, I'm sure you can do the same.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse thank you
Cool work man. I’ve done a few of these. I found the left over scratches came from the sandpaper not being wet enough or the surface area not wet enough. Or the gap between grits could cause scratches, like 800 to 1500 might be much so use 1200 in between. I use my auto polisher that has 7 speeds (by RPM) to polish the guitar. I actually put it in my bench vice then move the body all around. First with compound, then cutting polish then final polish. Cool color you picked, not a color you’ll see again. The comments section may help others with their project. Love DIY guitar videos.
Yeah, this was the first one I painted successfully. I've done a few since, I change direction with the change of grit now. It seems to help out a lot.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse when you change direction, I assume you mean 90 degrees?
Yeah
That is an absolutely amazing colour, I love black guitars, and I gotta say that looks 100x better
Turned out great! I like the shade of that yellow
Thank you!
I have a red flamed warlock, and I just want it all black so this is perfect
I've been using a lot of Duplicolor perfect match universal black for my black stripes on frankenstrat paint jobs.
Same here I have a black charvel with an ebony fretboard and I want to paint it dark purple thanks for the lesson I am eager to paint it.
Thanks, here's a video with more details
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.htmlsi=GrP8QGzxDNK18iDk
Looks almost like an yngwie malmsteen signature strat lol that fender buttercream color !
Thank you
Looks good man! Put on more coats of clear coat than you think you’ll need. It provides “insurance” for when you’re wet sanding and polishing so that you don’t burn through the clear coat.
Another tip is use Z-Poxy clear finishing epoxy. It’s a pore filler and will fill in the pores of the wood so that when you apply your primer the wood doesn’t suck up the primer. It also helps fill in any imperfections in the wood. Use a small squeegee as you’re applying the Z-Poxy epoxy to squeegee off the excess epoxy because remember you only want it in the pores of the wood and the small imperfections. After it’s cured sand it down with 320 grit sand paper. Don’t sand it all off, you’re just sanding off the surface and you want to keep the epoxy in the pores of the wood and the imperfections. As your sanding you’ll see bare wood which will be dull, and spots that are shiny which are where the epoxy has filled in the pores and imperfections. You’ll get a much nicer and smoother finish this way.
When you’re compounding your clear coat use different grit compounds. Usually a heavier grit compound, followed by a medium grit compound, then finally followed by a fine grit compound to remove any fine scratches and swirl marks. You’ll get a glass like finish doing it that way.
You did a great job though man! Looks great!
Thanks! This was my first paint job, but I've done dozens since, but using similar techniques and products. I like using locally available products.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse you can really use any epoxy to do your pore filling. I highly recommend doing that though before you apply primer or any type of sealing coat. Guys used to use pore filler from stewmac where you have to mix it with water and it takes forever to dry. The epoxy does the same exact thing but is much more convenient because it will generally cure in an hour and then you can begin sanding and get right to your sealer/primer coat. The water based pore fillers you have to let it sit for like 24 hours, and remember you can really only do one side of the guitar at a time so you’re looking at two whole days of just pore filling with the water based stuff. The epoxy is more like two hours for both sides.
If you have a bench vice with plastic jaws you can always put the paint stick bolted to your guitar in the vice. So now your guitar body is floating free. Work the epoxy on one side, then flip the paint stick over in the vice and work the epoxy on the other side of the body cutting your waiting time down to about an hour, hour and a half total and then begin sanding.
I use a grain filler after sanding/wiping dry every grit up to about 800.
8:19 I said "wow" out loud. great job man. holy cow.
Thanks, here's a newer,more detailed video, same color ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Thanks so much for this video. I've watched a few tutorials but I've been following your guide for the past couple years and it really works for me. I found I couldn't hand buff the polishing compound to a decent shine but using some pad attachments on my hand drill made all the difference.
Thanks, what attachments did you use?
Hey Tom, I mentioned your obvious intonating of your guitar. Today, The Lord had me try something I never tried before and had never heard of. I had an issue with intonating my Fender Strat I built. The saddle completely bottomed out on me with still some room needed to get it intonated. (6th string). I loosened the saddle all the way until I couldn't go any further. Then wound the string back up and of course it was still sharp but I had plenty of room to make it right! It actually worked! lol
Awesome!
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse I hope that helps you one day! I know you have helped me a lot.
That is very well done!!! Awesome! I’ll look back in this video when I redo any of my strats. Awesome!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I am now confident and ready to tackle my own project.
Here's a more detailed video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
That’s a beautiful looking finish. Very very 50s Tv yellow😍
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Now I see what I did wrong with my paint attempt. I didn't wait for the paint to cure and didn't know to wet sand after painting. I'll start over now and do it right! Good video.
I actually only let it dry overnight, I made a lot of painting videos since, and my latest one goes into more detail.
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
When I see that yellow guitar, it reminds me of Banana pudding with Nilla wafers.
Cool
Thanks so much for all of these guitar painting videos. They have helped me so much! I also love your no fuss practical approach to this work. Thanks Again Tom. You Rock !
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!
Nice work mate. I like that colour. I've used auto acrylics in the past for guitars and they are OK. I'd recommend trying the modern DIY spray cans that you get at hardware stores. They self prime, plus they can often take an auto clear coat.
Aren't those enamel? Thank you, I really liked this color too.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Hi. Well here in Australia we get a few brands that are non-alkyd, IME, they stick as strongly to 2-pack as auto primer. And they are hard enough to be wet sanded and buffed, but are still better with a clear coat. FWIW I did some tests with my latest project and made a video. ua-cam.com/video/iXBqTQloQDA/v-deo.html Was planning a mustard yellow colour for my next project!...
Yeah, I'm going to watch your video later. I saw you had Rust-Oleum 2x. I use that for everything but not on guitars. It seems too sticky for a long time. I did use it for a few headstocks, but not entire guitars. I love the colors of 2x also.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse I've not used the 2X on guitars, but check out Brad Angove's channel, he uses it a lot. I used Duramax - a Australian product, very common in big box stores etc. In the video it even bonded well to unsanded glossy 2-pack (although better with a scuffed surface). I just tried it on a junk pickguard and it bonded very well to plastic too...
Yeah, I've seen Brad's videos. He does good paint jobs, but I don't like enamel paint for guitars. I really think lacquer is the best for guitars.
Fantastic Job. Looks absolutely awesome
Thank you!
Outstanding job. I, too, hate black guitars and my latest planned purchase of a Ibanez bass only comes in black and I want it white.
Should be easy to get what you want. As I was just telling someone else, maybe practice on a cheap guitar first.
Beautiful job! I will do this to my crappystrat immediately!
That looks a really nice job, lots of patience went in to that 👍
Thank you, patience is something I'm working on.
Me too Mate, if you find out where to get some please give me a shout👍 😁
I'm planning to paint my drab sonic gray Squier Mustang a Honda Hampstead Green. This video helps the planning big time. That yellow is really nice and the end result is great. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
What brand paint are you using?
Also, here's a newer/better video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Not decided on the colour, so not sure of the brand. I scoped out some colour choices available at local hdwr stores - mostly dupli-color and rustoleum, Presently I'm watching more videos and working up a re-finishing plan listing everything I need, grades of sandpaper, when to sand, do I need primer, how many coats to paint, what clear coat how long to dry, etc.
@@TheManFromDonair I only use Duplicolor perfect match, but right now I'm doing a mini Frankenstrat and using rustoleum painter's touch from Walmart, just to do it cheaper. I really don't recommend using enamels though.
I have a PRS where you can see the joint. Doesn't bother be. Great finish on this guitar, well done. Too cold for me to start on mine unfortunately.
Yeah, it's gonna be 12° overnight this weekend where I live.
I've got an old clone P bass that I've been meaning to refinish. I was going to go with a neon pink colour but after watching this you've inspired me to go with a yellow ✌️
On Fenders I like yellow, antique white, natural woodgrain, sunburst and even gold. I just don't like black. Neon pink looks like 80's colors. I think that's a good choice for Krammers, and those types.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse I completely agree, I had a sort of punk rock Mark Hoppus kind of vibe in mind, but it would look silly if not playing in a punk band 🤣
@@DeanMakes does the bass have a maple fretboard?
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse it's a rosewood board I believe.
@@DeanMakes I really love the look of old maple, but all mine are rosewood.
I'm working on my first project guitar. Excellent video! It's nice to see how well it can turn out when you do things right. I have a yamaha strat. It's black, so I am planning on painting it. Haven't decided on the color yet
Cool,just be sure to use lacquer
I have a couple other guitar painting videos on my channel you can check out. I started changing direction of wet sanding with each grit change and it really helped.
Looks great! I’ve got an old squier strat I want to bring back to life. I’m going to reference this when repainting. Thanks!
Thanks! Here's a better more detailed video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Love that color 💛
Have a soloist that has a wrap on it that’s starting to bubble and I never really liked the finish just love the way the guitar felt I really want to re do it a nice solid color you definitely have me thinking about trying one day
This was a great video and you killed it thanks so much 🙏🤘🎸
Thank you, here's a newer,more detailed video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
It's a very informative video yet again. Honestly, you are a godsend to any first time guitar painter/ amateur. I know that you demonstrated on the video but Could you tell me the processes from start to finish as I get a wee bit confused when to sand or polish...thanks Tom
A great job yet again 👍
I only sand after all the paint and clear are finished, but some sand in between coats. Here's a better video of what I do.
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.htmlsi=n7gsH1ebdew2zRj8
Thanks Tom....Great advice on these videos 👏 👏 👏 👏 😊
Thanks for the vid, it turned out great! This helped because I wanna repaint a guitar and I haven't done anything like that before. Also good to know that you don't have to remove the factory paint job completely.
Thanks! Here's a newer video, that I think describes the process better.ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Thanks I'll watch it as well
Is it a lacquer? I've only used metallic a few times, didn't have any trouble, but I know it can be an issue. It's called tiger stripping, I think. I first heard of it from a car painter. Maybe look up some videos on how to avoid tiger stripping, or how to paint with metallic.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse ok thank you
Love that color
I've used it on another strat and also a Les Paul Junior.
GORGEOUS color!!!
Thank you
Nice Job!! Looks Amazing, especially for your first one. Time to start one of my own.
Thank you, good luck with yours.
with a solid color I always used to put just a little color in the first 2 coats of clear. It gives it alot of depth. hint duplicolor takes forever to cure. I just did a guitar with their clear premix and a old MBC devilbiss top coat gun. Yours came out real nice good job.
Thanks for the tip, I'm about to spray another with Duplicolor soon.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse If your interested here is a kit guitar I did a couple years ago www.instructables.com/id/Kit-Guitar/
That's a beauty! I especially love the back. I'm limited to spray cans, I'm happy with the results, and don't really want to get into anything else. I'm low budget and low on time anyway.
looks great very comparable results.
Good job. Lots of elbow grease there but turned out well. Now relic it - 😆
Turned out amazing bro. I have a black Schecter 7 string that I wanna do in neon pink 👀 it’s gonna look wild lol
Awesome!
AWESOME JOB !!! and i absolutely LOVE that color !
Thank you, I also painted this guitar/bass the same color ua-cam.com/video/u2x9Yhtb5s8/v-deo.html
Looks gorgeous
Thank you
Turned out very nice.
Thank you!
Cool transformation! Looks nice.
Thank you!
Great, Great work!!
I will paint my canary yellow FGN Strat into a Fiesta Red one and you gave me hope, that I can be successful. 😅
Greetings from Germany!
Thank you, just make sure you use lacquer if it's available.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse
I started spraying my guitar with primer today. Wish me luck! :D
Getting a fiesta-red wasn't that easy so I went for fire-red. In Europe, colors have numbers and it is RAL3000.
I will keep you posted. Especially if I have any questions. ;)
It seems that might be an enamel? If it is enamel, wait longer to wet sand, probably at least a week, but I guess you can research it.
Hello my friend. nice work. Spray Guitar Coloring. Congratulations. good job. Great greetings...
Thank you!
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse 😅
man that turned out beautiful. awesome tutorial
Thank you, I actually made a more detailed one recently, also a yellow strat.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse oh awesome. def gonna check it out
Looks amazing
Thank you! Here's a more detailed video, same color, different guitarua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
I'm liking the yellow
Hey Tom, haven't watched all the way through yet (it's bedtime here) but I dipped in - l like that painting stand doo-dad, much better than hanging vertically which encourages drips I think. Okay more tomorrow when I get to watch properly. Cheers mate.
The painting stand is made from car exhaust pipes welded to a truck brake rotor for a study base. I think it does help with runs.
5:09 great job on the back it looks perfectly new but I think I almost prefer the more rough look in the front
Thank you
If mine turns out like that I would be very happy.
If you check my latest video with a yellow strat, I go into more detail.
Great job I'm getting ready to do my Guitar thank you great video
Thanks! Here's a newer, more detailed video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Beautiful. I can say Duplicolor paints lay well. Shake the can, Like it owes you money! It sprays and lays much better after. Lol
I've used their Metal Cast, Metallic Base and Blue for two Jeeps, and it was impressive. I've painted many things and prefer a gun, but Duplicolor aerosol cans are good. Shake it periodically too...
Wow, that came out amazing! Just goes to show that if you take the time to do proper prep AND take pride in your work, even a simple rattle can can yield amazing results! I have painted a couple of motorcycles with a spray can, and you absolutely can get results that rival a professional spray job.
Now you mentioned letting the body cure for a few weeks, but you don't say exactly how long you let it sit. I would be curious to know.
Finally, did you consider using a spray can from a body shop supply place that has a catalyst in it? The benefits are that it is a 2 stage paint that gets harder than Duplicolor. The hardness has always been a factor in any spray-bomb jobs that O have done. Again, just curious.
Thanks, and I subscribed as well!!
Thank you, actually I ended up only waiting for a couple of days to dry. I looked on Duplicolor website and I think they said you only have to wait 24 hours if I remember. I have painted several more and only waited 24 hours to wet sand. Haven't had any issues. I don't think I have catalyst paints in my area, I really like to use paint that is local, just in case I need more, plus I like to keep the budget low. I have my tan telecaster that I painted with Duplicolor hanging in my living room, it's my best work, and you can't tell it was painted, looks really good. Thanks for the sub!
One day im going to work up the courage to refinish my strat using the rattle can nitro lacquer. Already tried to refinish it years ago using similar paints as was used in this video, but we didn't have youtube then, so my guitar is looking rough now. Definitely got to get the thick poly off with the spray paint over it...I see where poly comes off fairly easy with a heat gun, and putty knife.
Nice work man...! gonna use your method... Cheers...!
Thank you, good luck! Here's a more detailed video that may help you. ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Thank you...!
Looks great. I keep thinking of refinishing a kit guitar with a solid finish as I did a stain not very successfully.
Thanks, here's a newer, more detailed video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Fantastic! Thanks! 🎸🎶
Thank you
Looks gorgeous! Nice job.
Thank you!
First off, amazing work. Definitely referring to this when I do a paint job. Just curious, you did about 5 coats of the color, how much paint did you have left? I know the 8 oz cans are smaller than normal. Also what clear coat did you use? Did you also use duplicolor?
Thank you. I don't think I had much color left over at all. I used Duplicolor perfect match clear coat too. I might use 2 cans of clear next time, just to be sure I have enough surface to sand.
Congrats! Amazing work man!
Thank you!
hey brother Tom - excellent job - i have a blue-grey strat copy i want to paint either a candy apple or wind red - so i plan to follow your method - thanks dude
Thank you. Actually, here's a little better video ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Nice work.
Thank you
Solid job. Love the colour!
Thank you
Great job
Thank you!
Great result, man! The color is very sexy, smooth and shining
Thank you, here's a better video, same color. ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
That looks sick, well done.
Thank you
Outstanding job.
Thank you
09:20 If you need a "little Fender" painted 😂
Ha ha, yeah...
That was unintentionally funny.
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Classic! haha
Good job. Maybe next time if you nib between coats, especially between primer and colour coats, the orange peel won’t be so deep and you won’t rub through the finish.
Thank you, this was my first successful paint job, always learning something new.
Never seen anyone sand a guitar in the back seat of a car before!...lol
Funny. No, this is a van seat that I saved and is in my garage. Pretty comfortable.
Looks beautiful
I like the yellow
Thanks
mustard and ketchup. turned out nice
Thank you.
looks great
Thank you
Great job. Looks very nice
Thank you!
I honestly thought the peel would be in the paint - how did you remove the peel after you’d already applied your clear coat?! Looks fantastic!
Thanks, you just put enough clear on top to wet sand flat. Here's a better video, same paint and color.
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.htmlsi=HIBJvBV1fKvsFEvU
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Many thanks. Just finished watching it - interesting view on the 2K clear coat. I was about to order some, along with the respirator mask too, but you’ve got me second-guessing myself now. I’m using a nitro Montana Black range of spray paint and can’t help but think that the 2K will halt/drastically slow the ageing process of the nitro. I love that high-gloss almost polyurethane look but couldn’t find any poly paint in colours I wanted.
thanks great job
Very very nice work - well done 😊👍🏻
Thank you
Looks great! thanks for the info!!
Thank you!
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html here's a more detailed video
Nice job, you made it look easy ! ; )
Thank you, it is pretty easy. I'm not really a great details person, or really skilled. I'm actually quite clumsy. Wet sanding is the key part, and wasn't that hard. A buffer would have made it easier, hand buffing was the hard part.
Man, that paint is $16.99 a can now at Auto Zone. I bought a can 2 years ago for $7.99 you did a nice looking paint job though.
I used to pay $6.99 at napa, now it's $11.99. It's still cheaper than Stew Mac paint, and it's about the only paint I use.
Sweet thank you for this video
Check this video out, same color, but more details. ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
I'm not sure to understand your technic .
You painted, sanded and polishing without vernish coat ?
Really good result and nice video
I used a clear coat, all Duplicolor perfect match.
When ever you polish you should do it with a machine. Hand polishing does not create enough heat for it to be effective. This is just my $0.02 worth. My $0.02 worth probably does not mean much but you will get a superior fit and finish. Other than that great job.
You're probably right, but that would add extra steps, products and tools. I'm happy with my results, and I like to keep it simple.
Looks so nice
Man. Best rattle can spray job I have seen on UA-cam. Congratulations 👏
Thank you, I've got a newer and more detailed video up, same color too.
You didn't need to prime. That yellow would have bonded fine on top of the black. Also, when you spray, pray "coast to coast" don't spray willy-nilly every which way. But I get it, it's a POS Squier Bullet, so good job. 👍🏻
Thanks, this was my first guitar paint job as an adult, so I get it.
Beautiful
Thank you!
@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse You did a great job! Inspired me to paint my Strat. 👍🏽
I have a newer more detailed video, same color but a full sized strat.
Looks great to me. I'm going for it on a new build. Who cares about scratches? Looks reliced.
Thanks, that was my first paintjob (as an adult), here's a better video-
ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html
Great Work . Very nice.
Thank you
Hi. Nice job. Let me know all staffs what you needed to do that? 👍
If you watch this newer video, I show everything. ua-cam.com/video/hPBrigiUe0E/v-deo.html