Northwest Guitars
Daphne Blue Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint / Lacquer 400ml
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We stock a wide range of high-quality nitrocellulose lacquers and paints suitable for use on any guitar project.
We’ve produced a range of colours found on popular guitar models and used our own Strat and Tele bodies for reference.
This is the same type of lacquer as used on vintage Fender and Gibson guitars which, over time, will produce an aged, tarnished look to your instrument. These are true lacquers, as used by top guitar makers since the 1950s. They dry very quickly and produce a hard glassy finish, unlike other “pre-cat” lacquers
These paints and lacquers are very easy to apply and generally require no sanding in between coats.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Suitable breathing apparatus should be worn
See below for more product information
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Additional product information
• 400ml aerosol of nitrocellulose paint - Solid Colour
• Faithful recreation of the original colours from the big F & Gibson
• Will age and crack over time
• Requires sanding and polishing to achieve a glossy finish
• One can is enough to cover a Telecaster style body with around 5-6 coats
• We recommend adding 4-5 coats of clear gloss over all finishes for protection & a deeper glossy shine
• Quick drying
• Use aerosols in an upright position to avoid "spitting"
• After use, invert the aerosol and briefly press the nozzle to clear any remaining paint
• We recommend adding a coat of Clear Gloss/Satin over all solid, metallic & transparent colours.
• Each can is enough for 5-6 coats of a Telecaster sized body (depending on coat thickness)
• DO NOT WARM AEROSOLS BEFORE USE
• For a complete guide to using our nitro products click here
Customer Reviews
I've used several of these paint sprays so far - never any problems - great nozzle - never drips - goes on nice and wide - dries to recoat really fast - no need for flattening either until the very last coat and that's really optional because it goes on so well. Awesome!
So I'm building my own guitar and I managed to locate a original 1967 body that needed restoration.. never done anything like this before followed the steps on the website and boom mega results ☺️ looks amazing the product was super easy even for a complete beginner like me .. I think the key is little coats and slowly build up the colour mega results if you follow the steps 👍
Yes great product 100% impressed
Before using I immersed it in luke warm water, gave it a good long shake and applied to my guitar body. A light must first then slightly heavier applications.
Following these simple rules and the paint looked fantastic , it dried quickly and was ready quickly.
Will definitely buy again on future projects.
The pastel tone of this lacquer is a classy throwback to the early 60 fender nitro finishes. Truly brought my freshly made bass to life, with the gloss lacquer providing a gorgeous glossy sheen to perfectly complement and bring out the beauty of this unique colour. The lacquer sprayed flawlessly and I was able to get 8 decent coats on the coloured sunburst with one can.
Bought this to refinish a new Arctic white Squire Esquire. Built up the coats over a number of days then left for a week. Then flattened with 1200 paper and then 2500 paper. Then polished with cutting compound and finally resin polish. The finish is like glass I couldn't be more pleased, highly recommended.
