Northwest Guitars
Candy Apple Red Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint Kit
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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
Shipping & Returns
Order before 3pm for same day despatch Monday-Friday
Free shipping on UK orders over £199*
Click & Collect available Mon-Fri until 4pm.
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Additional product information
• 400ml aerosol of nitrocellulose paint - Solid Metallic 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
This stuff works. It’s not the easiest way to paint anything Much simpler to use a single coat colour but I knew what I wanted. The pressure in the can stays stable even as the paint runs out. The colours once done and flattened after each coat look simply stunning. It took some time to get it right and even but that was me. My guitar has gone from a black awful looking thing to something to be really proud of just looking at.
Had a strat in the workshop last week to repair the trem block route that had been widened to take a locking unit. After making and glueing in a piece of wood I masked off the area and used white primer to seal the wood/joint. Left it to dry for 24 hours then used the Candy Apple Red kit - silver then red. It worked very well with a good match to the original finish on the body. Thankyou.JB.
I ordered the kit by mistake. The candy apple red was great but I am puzzled about the silver part. What's it for and how do you use them together. ?? T.I.A.
I have purchased a number of things from Northwest Guitars now, including paint products.
As a professional guitar repairer and finisher, I’ve found them to be very quick and helpful.
Paints arrived very quickly.
