Northwest Guitars
Dakota Red 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
After a primer coat, this turned out great. I love the colour and the finish from this Dakota Red - it's really easy to apply and dries quickly between coats too. Can easily get 4-5 coats done within a couple of hours!
Would also highly recommend the Lacquer to finish off the body coats. I opted for a Satin finish!
Perfect colour choice for my project and goes on well, I did need a second can though to achieve the finish I was after.
Great service from NWG’s.
