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how much paint do i use?

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  • 17-12-2008 8:24pm
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    Jammyc
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    Ok so Say Im painting an electric guitar probably need two coats.
    Its a standard size guitar, how much paint roughly would I need like in ml?
    Id probably be usin acryllic paint and then doin 2 coats of the finish on it.
    How much would I need to buy to cover it?


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    Celtic Mech
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    Id recomend spraying it instead. Take off the strings, cover up the fret-board etc with masking tape and anywhere else you wont want sprayed. It will leave a much better finish than painting by brush. You can get undercoat and the top coat color required in anywhere like Atlantic Homecare, B&Q etc..


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    Jammyc
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    Celtic Mech wrote: »
    Id recomend spraying it instead. Take off the strings, cover up the fret-board etc with masking tape and anywhere else you wont want sprayed. It will leave a much better finish than painting by brush. You can get undercoat and the top coat color required in anywhere like Atlantic Homecare, B&Q etc..
    Cool, great idea actually. Duno how I didnt think of it.
    Reckon a can of each would do?


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    Celtic Mech
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    Yeah one of each should do alright. Just practice on something else before hand so you dont end up leaving streaks on it. Enjoy!


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    Jammyc
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    Celtic Mech wrote: »
    Yeah one of each should do alright. Just practice on something else before hand so you dont end up leaving streaks on it. Enjoy!
    Cool, thanks a mil


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    opelmanta
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    The only problem with spraying is its not all that hard wearing really...


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    Jammyc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,979 ✭✭✭Jammyc


    opelmanta wrote: »
    The only problem with spraying is its not all that hard wearing really...
    But if i were to spray get the colour on as I want, then put 2 coats of varnish for guitars on it should it not be fine?

    Also does anyone know roughly how much quadrant beading would be? maybe round 2 metres worth?


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    Hal1
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    Use a can of clear coat lacquer to finish. Maybe 2 / 3 coats lightly sanding with some fine sandpaper between coats. Try and avoid over runs. :)


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    opelmanta
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    Jammyc wrote: »

    Also does anyone know roughly how much quadrant beading would be? maybe round 2 metres worth?

    Depends on the type of beading. Roughly though for 2-3 metres it will be less than €10 :)


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    6th
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    If I was going to recommend a brand I'd say go with International if y ou can get it (Woodies used to stock it). Build up thin layers and leave plenty of time between coats.

    Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, I'm a turkey.


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    Jammyc
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    Sabotage wrote: »

    Gobble, Gobble, Gobble, I'm a turkey.
    Careful now....


    Thanks for all the advice everyone


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