Northwest Guitars
Daphne Blue Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint / Lacquer 400ml
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 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
• 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
First time using this product and well impressed. Spray pattern was pretty consistent as long as you keep agitating the can. Finish is very good, but the conditions do need to be warm and dry. Will be using this product again.
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.
