Waterborne spray lacquer?

ThePrettyDamned

Has anyone here used waterborne spray lacquers on a guitar? I'm going to be getting another kit and fancy trying a sprayed finish but waterborne would be preferable for what facilities I have (ie a garage!). Edit: I don't have a spray gun so I'm thinking rattle cans! 

Failing that, I might try nitrocellulose from Manchester Guitar Tech, which are widely recommended (and of course the service is unparalleled!).

Colour wise, I'm thinking of a metallic finish or a high gloss solid colour, going onto a bound ash body, so the binding will need scraping before clear coat. Any recommendations, or should I just go for nitro and build a little cardboard spray booth? 

ThePrettyDamned

This is what I'm thinking of trying.

https://pokolimited.co.uk/eco-revolution-water-based-p-4.html ;

They do a primer, colours and top coat. 

WezV

I'm not sure i have seen waterbased lacquer in a spray can, but you can put any finish you want in  preval sprayer.

i've just ordered some milk paint to try as quite a few people are using them on guitars for thin easy waterbased  finishes now.

might be worth asking these guys what is suitable for a guitar
https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/

ThePrettyDamned

WezV said:

I'm not sure i have seen waterbased lacquer in a spray can, but you can put any finish you want in  preval sprayer.

i've just ordered some milk paint to try as quite a few people are using them on guitars for thin easy waterbased  finishes now.

might be worth asking these guys what is suitable for a guitar
https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/

Milk paints can look nice, but probably need a clear coat or wax/oil on top to protect it. I'll take a look around that website I think I might get some of the poko sprays and do a test piece, see what it's like, but it's an expensive experiment... 

andy_k

Have a look at the Kincade acoustic build for Pedal show Dan, the episode on finishing is a revelation.
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