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Posted by: Canis Jul 15 2009, 11:57 PM

Yello.
If someone has been very observant and/or stalking me on the forum, they might remember that I've been mentioning this Strat-guitar I'd like to rebuild. At the moment it's has a standard, black finish. It's not ugly, but I've toyed around with the idea of repainting it.
The problem is that I have no idea where to get such paint. I take it that just regular construction-shop paint could damage the wood or affect tone in some way?

So I was wondering if anyone know where I could find paint/finish that's useable for my guitar, or can recommend a brand?

Thanks in advnace!

Posted by: skennington Jul 16 2009, 12:01 AM

Not sure if they will ship internationally but http://www.stewmac.com/?gclid=CIur9_ro2JsCFQuU7QodJCoF_g should have everything you need Canis.

Posted by: Canis Jul 16 2009, 12:03 AM

QUOTE (skennington @ Jul 16 2009, 01:01 AM)

Posted by: skennington Jul 16 2009, 12:07 AM

Glad to help bro!

Posted by: Jmguitar64 Jul 16 2009, 02:33 AM

I used automotive paint for my guitar and i got primer and gloss from lows. It turned out pretty good at the end. I'll let you know the brand I used once I get back home sunday..
I'll put a pic up of it if u want too of the steps i took to paint it.

Oh and this would be a good oppotunity to change the pickups if u want.

Posted by: MickeM Jul 16 2009, 10:44 AM

A can of cellulose spray is what you need.

You have to find it in Norway though since these can't be shipped. Because ... *KABOOOM*

Posted by: Hammerhead Jul 25 2009, 09:57 PM

Canis,
If you are interested in some of the vintage or factory colors from fender or gibson, check out this site
http://home.flash.net/~guitars/index.html

Tons of info and helpful stuff, plus everything you might need!

Posted by: Ivan Zecic Jul 26 2009, 02:41 PM

I actually painted my guitar a couple of months ago and it wasn't really that hard as I expected it to be. I went to a paint shop, chose the best metallic paint from like a million samples, they mixed it up in front of my eyes, which was pretty interesting
I painted the guitar but the clear coat lacquer wasn't good enough so it started to crack after some time. So you only have to be careful with manufacturer...