Wipe-on/water based Shell Pink finishes?

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I’m looking to finish a new build alder body in something in the shell pink family (doesn’t have to exact but close). Have researched nitro extensively, and 2k Poly, but put off by both of those from the toxicity of working with them and the long cure times.

Does anybody know of a less toxic alternative that could achieve a similar result? Milk paint is on my list, but I’m really hoping for a high gloss finish so not convinced it will get me there.

Open and grateful for any insight!
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  • DannyPDannyP Frets: 1859
    Strangely enough, I'm in the middle of doing a wipe on shell pink finish at the moment,

    However, I'm not sure If I'd recommend the approach I'm using!!!

    I've achieved a good solid colour finish before by mixing small amounts of (linseed-based) oil paint with (linseed-based) Tru-oil. If you give it a good old mix, it creates a tinted finishing oil that builds opacity with repeated coats. I'm currently using this colour:

    https://www.therange.co.uk/arts-and-crafts/art-supplies/painting/paint/oil-paint/winsor-and-newton-37ml-winton-oil-colours/#106690

    However, I'm thinking it might be the last time I try this approach. It's time consuming and if you try to hurry things along with more paint in the mix it dries unevenly.
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  • algroves1algroves1 Frets: 17
    Thank you this!

    Can I ask what is the time consuming part that is the issue? Is it the number of layers needed to build the solid colour?

    Do you have any pictures you’d be willing to share?
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  • markblackmarkblack Frets: 1727
    edited February 4
    I've just done a pink milk paint / Danish oil finish - it's nice stuff to work with.

    https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/277460/first-finish-with-milk-paint-and-danish-oil#latest


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  • algroves1algroves1 Frets: 17
    markblack said:
    I've just done a pink milk paint / Danish oil finish - it's nice stuff to work with.

    https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/277460/first-finish-with-milk-paint-and-danish-oil#latest


    Thanks Mark. I’ve studying your photos and threads closely, I’m a big fan and your new build is very cool.

    Do you happen to have any closer up images of this finish? Did you apply it with a brush, and can you see brush marks?

    I have wondered about whether a water based gloss topcoat would play nicely with milk paint and buff to a good shine…
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  • droflufdrofluf Frets: 4739
    Have a look at the Bolt finishes

    This is one that I did 



    I've just done another with a less opaque finish. I'm a big fan of their finish: easy to apply and I completed the finish over 3 days - 2 of teh steps need overnight drying/curing time
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  • markblackmarkblack Frets: 1727
    this help - I can take some more later if you need them.





    I wanted a thin finish so I brushed it on. then sanded it to get rind of any brush marks - I also it thin coats - the say mix the paint 1:1 I did 2:1 with more water. The 3 coats of oil and I buffed it with a polisher. If I wanted a more solid finish I would of done 4 coats of paint. then sanded and oiled. The nice thing is it's no spraying and in the winter months youcan do it at home.

    as for what to put on top...

    https://oldfashionedmilkpaint.co.uk/blogs/news/which-finishing-product-to-use-over-milk-paint?srsltid=AfmBOoqhVGyusfvDUCAkMoNCdNUKYgtw2eMQnzceaMwWtOgagJGDfo0B

    I also did this with Montana gold spray cans...


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  • DannyPDannyP Frets: 1859
    algroves1 said:
    Thank you this!

    Can I ask what is the time consuming part that is the issue? Is it the number of layers needed to build the solid colour?

    Do you have any pictures you’d be willing to share?
    Yes basically lots of layers. And remedial sanding when I've laid it on too thick! I'm only about halfway through my current effort, but if I'm feeling brave I might post a work in progress pic...
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  • algroves1algroves1 Frets: 17
    DannyP said:
    algroves1 said:
    Thank you this!

    Can I ask what is the time consuming part that is the issue? Is it the number of layers needed to build the solid colour?

    Do you have any pictures you’d be willing to share?
    Yes basically lots of layers. And remedial sanding when I've laid it on too thick! I'm only about halfway through my current effort, but if I'm feeling brave I might post a work in progress pic...
    Thanks - please do!
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  • NicoAdieNicoAdie Frets: 52
    Left field suggestion, but I just painted our kitchen cabinets with Zinsser Allcoat - you can get it mixed any colour you want. It went on great using mohair mini rollers, incredibly smooth finish. Very tough too. 
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