Never knew how complex painting a guitar was until I ran into your channel. I used to paint houses with my old man when I was younger as a side job. So watching these videos is kind of a therapy as a painter. Learning alot on guitar painting and materials out there from you. Subscribed!

Hail Satin!

good advice on satin being the last clear coat. i usually tell newbs that all paint is naturally full gloss, and flattener is added to get different finishes - flat, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss, etc etc.

Brad, Thanks for your help, especially your series on the Solo ES335 kit. It inspired me to try it myself and after a few mess ups I am very pleased with the results. I don’t have a well ventilated shop and my wife is very sensitive to strong odors, so I thought I’d try something water based. I found some varathane water based poly that I could brush on with a foam brush. I used trans tint red stain and found I hadn’t sanded all the sealer off. What a mess! I eventually added the tint to the poly and gave it three coats sanding lightly between coats. Then I applied about twelve coats of clear poly gloss and let it dry for two weeks. I started sanding with 400 and gave it two more coats of clear and let it dry a couple days before using 800, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 and 3M rubbing compound. I had my doubts but it came out pretty nice. Installed some epi probuckers that sound great after some wiring repairs and adding an extra ground between the tone pots. I appreciate your channel. Again, thanks!

I’ve used Oxford Satin and it works great ..I really like all of the paint they sell

Thanks for the great video Brad, Cheers

The Odie’s finish is what I’ve been looking for. I had a 1980ish Ibanez that looked like that and I’ve been trying to figure out how to replicate it. Thank you

Great video Brad. Quick and informative. Just like I like it. Thanks 🇨🇦👍

Great and useful video!

I really liked option #2, Odie's Oil. A bit expensive, but not bad considering how little you used, and the great results. Do you have an affiliate link by any chance?

I used a hard wax oil on my last build, and it's my favourite finish so far. It's easy to apply, quick to cure, looks and feels fantastic! Really great for the back of the neck as well.

MAH-MAN! I stumbled upon your channel out of a search I did for finishing ideas for guitars - I just ordered an "M6" guitar from PRECISION GUITAR KITS. You should check that guitar out if you haven't seen it already! It's quite a gorgeous piece. Anyway, the neck and body will be African Mahogany, and I was thinking of finishing the neck and headstock without color, more "natural," then taking some black stain to the body... I was curious as to what the combo of African Mahogany with black stain would look like... 🤔🤗🤣

2:15 Dear Brad many thanks, I'm painting my guitar with satin white, then spray with satin clear coat, after the clear coat, do I sand or wet sand? what grit please? or do I polish with buffing compound?

Ive recently bought a Suhr modern in Satin finish but have some slight dents that look like scratches..... Can i steam out a dent through a finish like this or would it ruin the finish?

Hello brad. I’ve been following your videos, and I’m working on a tele finishing project. I think I’ve decided on sealer (shellac aerosol) paint (rust oleum 2k purple paint+primer) but I am not totally decided on what clear coat to use for a satin finish. Let me know if my choices are ok so far, and what your recommendation would be for a clear coat! Much love from Wisconsin, hope you and your family are well.

What about a chalk finish?

Tried the satin look using Varathane for my last build to have a clear finish over barn wood. It did the job, but is still soft and still leaves fingernail imprints after many months. Have you ever used the CRYSTALAC products from Solo? I have no place to use anything spray, or with harsh vapors. These look like they would do what I am looking for but can not find to much on how they work. Have the urge to do another build, but unsure how to get the finish I am looking for in the space I have to work.

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Hiya I just came across your channel but very interesting question do you know of any tips on building a guitar from scratch I'm looking for a 3 necked guitar but the few I have been quoted right now are out of my price range so I'm looking at a way I can do it myself but also works well is there a kit for one you know or should I get a kit and modify it to a 3 necked

What's the best way to get bubbles out of your lacquer finish? Thanks in advance

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