Northwest Guitars

Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint / White Primer Aerosol 400ml

£13.99
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4.78
NCL400-WP
🚚 Order within the next 2 hours, 15 minutes for delivery by 01 Apr, 2025.

Northwest Guitars Professional Nitrocellulose Guitar Paints are crafted for luthiers, restorers, and hobbyists seeking authentic finishes. Used on early Fender and Gibson guitars, this premium formula delivers vintage tones and aesthetics. Over time, it develops a natural patina with sought-after checking and cracking effects, capturing the character of classic instruments.

With colours inspired by legendary models like Butterscotch Blonde, Lake Placid Blue, and Pelham Blue, this paint allows you to recreate iconic finishes or craft unique designs. Its thin, resonant finish enhances tone and appearance, perfect for vintage restorations or custom builds.

Each 400ml aerosol includes an elliptical nozzle for precision application and provides enough paint for 5-6 coats. Once dried, the finish can be polished and buffed to a glossy shine, showcasing your instrument’s beauty.

Northwest Guitars Nitrocellulose Paints combine durability, authenticity, and exceptional results for guitar finishing projects.

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Additional product information

• 400ml aerosol of nitrocellulose primer
• 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

Use only in a well ventilated area.
• Colour may vary slightly depending on number of coats applied, wood type and preparation method.
• Suitable breathing apparatus should be worn

• Northwest Guitars, Unit A Hoyle Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0LW, GB
• Phone: +44 1925 407056
• Email: sales@northwestguitars.co.uk

• EU Comply OÜ, Pärnu Mnt 139b-14, Tallinn, Tallinn, 11317, EE
• Email: hello@eucompliancepartner.com
• Phone: +33 757 690241

• Extremely flammable aerosol.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Customer Reviews

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A
Adam B
Really good

Great stuff

K
Kane Harrison
All the problems are probably because of me

I normally use car body spray cans and have never had an issue. I needed a specific colour and didn't even pay attention to the fact it wasn't the same. I'd never used nitrocellulose before and after trying it, I'll never use it again.

I'd sanded a fairly new guitar back to primer, cleaned it and tried to spray the primer. The result was a combination of "hammered finish" and fish eyes. Sanded it all off back to the wood and tried again with the same results. It would seem as though the prep required is way beyond my ability or patience. So I just went back to 2K car paint.

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lee conway

Great product

G
Gavin Driver
Great

Great coverage, easy to use.

H
Hilary Weatherley
Fabulous Paint

This company provide quality products and their customer service cannot be bettered. Highly recommended.