How to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans

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Hey guys! I’m Brad, and I make how-to videos. I do custom painting projects, guitar painting, airbrushing, spray can painting, wood working, and a variety of other finishing work and tutorials. Please subscribe and check out my channel for more!
This is the followup to my series on how to do a frankenstrat paint job with spray cans. In this video I demonstrate how to get a professional looking finish using spray cans. I'm using a catalyzed polyurethane clear coat for this paint job. This is an automotive clear coat, that allows you to get a mirror shine for a clear that looks like glass. This stuff works on guitars, cars, helmets, bikes, etc.
Here is a kit page I set up with most of what you will need if you want to be able to get a beautiful finish with spray cans in either polyurethane or lacquer: kit.com/bradan...
Don't forget to ask your questions in the comment section.
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@BradAngove 4 года назад

The kit link no longer works, but you can find almost all of the stuff I use here: www.amazon.com/shop/bradangove

@jesseshreds 2 года назад

Hey Brad, what would you recommend the best method would be for doing a neck thru guitar. I want to do the body crackle finish, but not the neck as I like it’s finish already. Just tape off at the heel? Thnx!

@BradAngove 2 года назад

Yes, that’s about all you can do.

@bottledoo3639 27 дней назад

Hi Brad, would have loved to see the hardware put back on, thank you for the tips, great camera work.

@chengliu872 6 лет назад

I appreciate the videos using spray cans for those of us who lack the money and/or space for paint spraying and the equipment necessary for it.

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

I’m glad you’re finding them useful.

@thomasrice9772 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove super helpful

@jochem420 3 года назад

I feel like that's the main reason why Brad's channel is growing so much. He shows how to do it when you are in fact not a professional

@Heartwing37 2 года назад

Yes, I agree! I’m not a professional and I’m only doing one guitar. This is good information!

@skillettoast7676 2 года назад

@@BradAngove if you can and or want to, could make a video of how to reduce orange peel? All the videos I found were garbage and couldn’t get the desired result. :)

@cuinoz3569 Месяц назад

I clear coated my golf cart with this product. Good stuff.

@BradAngove 24 дня назад

Good choice

@randomdude93-93 3 года назад

I've been following a lot of your videos to learn the most I can about the processes. Your videos are by far the best available on RU-vid! Thanks again for all your insights!

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Thanks Chris. Glad I could help.

@s.a.f.r.a6403 7 лет назад

rattle can and hot water very good spread and no speckles in paint

@sam127001 7 лет назад

I'm learning quite a lot with this series - well done !

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

I'm glad to hear it sam. Thanks for watching.

@alexanderwesner9980 3 года назад

Great guy

@muckyvagrant3632 6 лет назад

Brad, thanks for the best set of painting and finishing videos on RU-vid

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching.

@jackjax532 7 лет назад

Brad, that looks like a pro finish sure. Another great tutorial thank you my friend.

@jackjax532 7 лет назад

for sure**

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

Thanks Jack, I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial.

@jeffmartinaz 6 лет назад

Brad, great videos you produce. I'm one of the 45+ year old guys who is learning how to do all of these things here. Wish I had RU-vid around 20 years ago. I've painted two motorcycles, and now I'm fiddling with repainting two 30+ year old guitars I've had since high school. Thanks for your tips. I don't have the pro equipment many do, and videos like this are really helpful.. Enjoyed your debate with the troll below! -Jeff

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Haha thanks Jeff. I’m glad you’re finding the videos helpful.

@aaronriedel1985 4 года назад

haha loved the comment about old blokes disregarding modern tech. ive just sprayed my les paul with Rustoleum Satin Black, pretty happy with it. nice work too mate!

@mymusic7262 4 года назад

Thanks Brad - please dont worry, its not a long preamble. This info is gold, and that's why we are here - to learn from you.

@BradAngove 4 года назад

I'm glad you found it useful.

@kernowforest1693 7 лет назад

Spray Max 2k lacquer is a good, proper activated finish, goes on well, produces an excellent finish. I've used them to spray plastic car bumpers, no issues, no cracking either, and remains slightly flexible. The best spray can 2k finish I've found. Makes like 'HB 2k' are crap, they aren't a 2k finish from a can, they are a crap 1k, trades description breach. Use a proper respirator/mask, at least a Gerson type disposable. For small jobs I highly recommend Spray Max. Over the years, I've converted to proper compressor and spray gun.

@AmpAHolic-wn6mr 2 года назад

That finish is 100x better than Ed’s original Frankenstrat ever was.

@BradAngove 2 года назад

It’s certainly glossier haha.

@chzzyg2698 3 года назад

After accidentally buffing through two coats of Rustoleum Auto Enamel, on my practice wood I think I've decided 2K is the way to go. Thanks for making these videos, Brad. You're helping me rescue my first guitar, and glamming the heck out of it for fun'sies.

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Glad I could help

@Pangyao78 6 лет назад

I subscribed and watch his videos not for tutorials but just to see him 😂 😍

@chrisfalcone5211 2 года назад

Yo, such a good video mang. So underrated 👌🙌🏼👏🙏

@briandabrowa8129 7 лет назад

honestly this video out of your vis has been the best and most informative for me. it's like learning to do a math problem then suddenly it all clicks lol. As i stated before with many questions about finishing (clear coating) a paint job with job and i believe my issues were not using a catalyzed polyurethane. Which I will now use on my one bass guitar i'm currently redoing (painting) i still have lots to learn. but thank you again

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

I'm very glad to hear that you've found this video helpful. It's certainly possible to get a beautiful finish with other spray cans, but this product is high quality and makes it considerably easier I think. Just make sure you protect yourself; it's more dangerous than your average spray can.

@GoProGoalieUzi 6 лет назад

I just used it on my goalie mask!!! 3.5 coats!! Currently looks just like what my pro auto body shop does...we will see tomorrow after it’s done curing I guess...

@vivianleen 7 лет назад

i have my guitar sanded down to wood(Sanded away everything..including wood sealer..) after a botched up frankenstrat paintjob....how can I do a natural finish on it ?

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

There are many ways to do that. Are you planning on doing it by hand, or would you prefer to go with spray cans?

@pinkertoncity 4 года назад

@@BradAngove spray cans

@gc1362 6 лет назад

I've had some pretty good success with Dupli-Color perfect match paint and clearcoat. I believe it's a lacquer based paint and clear coat.... the paint dries ridiculously fast and hard as does the clear coat... using this paint and clearcoat I have gone from start to finish in two days and have been very happy with the outcome

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

It’s acrylic lacquer. Decent paint, but actually takes 6 weeks or so to reach full hardness.

@gc1362 6 лет назад

@@BradAngove I get in the habit of rushing things so I will note that for sure...thank yoh

@gc1362 6 лет назад

@@BradAngove my uncle had a hollowbody bass from the 60s that he handed down to me. It was missing many components but the body was intact.. I decided to turn it into a ES 335... if you're interested I'll upload some pictures as I'm very happy with how it turned out

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

I’m definitely interested!

@gc1362 6 лет назад

@@BradAngove I'm having a hard time figuring out how to upload a picture here in the comments... might have FB it or something

@auralfury 4 года назад

bet the customer of that guitar didn't know it'd be a tribute to EVH...r.i.p..That clear coat looks great

@stevefriedlander7053 7 лет назад

I'm 68 years old and am learning every time I watch your videos! 😎. Any chance you can show what you did with the rusted metal?

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

Are you referring to the rusted metal on the plates for my burnt finish telecaster?

@stevefriedlander7053 7 лет назад

Not sure. You put a clear coat on a piece of rusted metal you was for another project...I think a sign or something.

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+Steve Friedlander oh, right. I remember that one. I haven't finished that yet. I definitely post it when I do.

@joelkim5842 7 лет назад

shouldv watch this first.. thanks for the video

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+JOEL KIM You're welcome.

@deadsoul6832 3 года назад

Nice job bro! Can l use that clear coat over acrylic paint? I am building a Clapton Fool reproduction using acrylic waterborne paint.

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Yes, I use it over that frequently.

@microscopeandy2260 7 лет назад

Hello. I just painted a DIY guitar kit. I primed it then painted an abstract design with acrylic paint using a paintbrush. Do you think this product will work for the job? I did the whole guitar like it.

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+Ninjor4 I guess it depends on what you use to protect it now.

@microscopeandy2260 7 лет назад

Brad Angove sorry to keep bugging you but I'm confused a lil. I'm not using anything to protect now its just primed and painted how I said and sitting on paint my table lol. If you can recommend this or diff product would be good. This is my first time trying and I don't expect it to be perfect or anything. Thanks for vid and help.

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+Ninjor4 ok, that does not sound like a durable finish at all. You haven't used any clear coat?

@ashscott6068 6 лет назад

I think he means can he use the catalyzed lacquer in the video, over the acrylic paint.

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

I'm kind of just wondering if he has anything on there as an inter-coat. Doesn't sound like it though. The stuff in the video is a catalyzed polyurethane. Catalyzed lacquer behaves somewhat differently, but may also work.

@smitchler 7 лет назад

been watching your videos, my brother and I are going to be staining and clear coating a guitar i got off of a buddy!!!

@lucaschibler2631 7 лет назад

Omg a frankenstrat with a rosewood neck

@aandc2005 4 года назад

Brad sometime try simtec polyester sander sealer and simtec thick top coat clear. it sands really easy buffs out to a mirror finish and is 90% the hardness of glass

@BradAngove 4 года назад

I’m familiar with the winter, but haven’t used it. I need to find a paint gun that I really don’t like first haha.

@bluealnico 6 лет назад

Christian Bales been hitting the gym!

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Thumbs up for me having a generic face haha.

@helookalikaman79 6 лет назад

ah Brad you know you are a hottie

@dww2380 6 месяцев назад

Do you have a video on how to build that handy holster/stand you are using? Of all the videos I've seen, that setup seems to provide the best access to all areas of the guitar, while holding it firmly in place. I find the hanging guitar body awkward when spraying the horns and sides.

@BradAngove 6 месяцев назад

I do. It’s an old video about making your own spray stand, although I now also have much newer videos with better stands that can be purchased.

@alistairhosie652 5 лет назад

You are obviously well trained to do this well done. I see a lot of young guys making the fatal mistake of going in too near and moving their spraying arm back and forwards within a very tight small area and whilst doing so moving their spray gun or can far too fast almost as if they are swiping paint of glass with a razor blade, or trying to eliminate a Wasp, or Bee . LOL Alistair

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

They must be used to painting small parts or tight corners.

@PW6805 7 лет назад

I learn a lot of your videos, i´ve sprayed a couple of guitars, and i have much to learn :) Keep the videos coming and i will fill my head with all info :)

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

I'm glad you like the videos. I'll keep them coming haha. Wouldn't want your head to go hungry!

@zanderjakobsen5503 4 года назад

You're f*****g awesome!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Thanks man.

@mrnobodyinvr9762 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the great vid on the clear coats, thats the most dangerous part so far for me. Can you put the 2K over Duplicolor acrylic lacquer paint or clears? Once cured, can you scuff sand that clear and put this over it? The 2K looks nice and thick, and that what I am looking for. Thanks again! Great channel!

@BradAngove 6 месяцев назад

I’ve done it before successfully. And yes, once the duplicolor clear has hardened fully you. A scuff and coat over. I have however heard of people having delamination issues with that combination of paints, even though it hasn’t been an issue for me.

@mrnobodyinvr9762 6 месяцев назад

@@BradAngove Thanks so much, I'll have to think about it seeing as I have the Dupliclear on it fresh. I'm doing a 5150, and wouldnt mind a thicker clear on it. Thanks again for the info, I'll pop back and letcha know ahat happens.

@nkalajackass 3 года назад

Thanks for the info man! I'm about to sculpt a biomechanical top piece for a guitar and im probably gonna use this to finish this! Would love to show you the end result.

@nkalajackass 3 года назад

Any issue with lines on painters tape for the neck?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

I’m not sure what you mean. Like ridges after you remove the tape?

@nkalajackass 3 года назад

@@BradAngove Yeah! Or a film of the stickiness from the tape? I saw your video on using 2x gloss to do a stripe effect and you talked about the tape and how to peel it properly. Same method applied for this kind of gloss?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Well it can definitely leave ridges. I assume you’re not painting patterns with it though. For cavity edges etc. I often run a razor blade around the edge to prevent it from peeling off the areas where I want it.

@nkalajackass 3 года назад

@@BradAngove no just for the neck part of the finish. Awesome will do. Thanks for the help man! Id love to show you the end result once I'm done.

@cowmonster_64 3 года назад

Ok so I have a bass guitar with a lot of signatures from a lot of different bands I want to protect them and play the bass what would you say is the best way to do this

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Look at my video on how to protect signatures.

@cowmonster_64 3 года назад

@@BradAngove ok nice

@ccchicken8889 6 лет назад

Brad, I think you've convinced me to try this stuff. I will spray safely with respirator, goggles, and gloves. I will do it outdoors or in a ventilated garage. When is it safe to bring in the house to let set a few days before sanding/polishing? It will sit in a spare room in the house. I may sound too cautious, but after some bad health issues I guess I will be that way till I check out lol. Also, is it ok to wetsand at that point? Thanks!

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Wait a few hours at least before you bring it in if possible.

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

You can sand after a day or two, but I wouldn’t wet sand.

@ccchicken8889 6 лет назад

Brad Angove Ok thanks Brad!

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

You’re welcome.

@lousekoya1803 2 года назад

Hello Brad and Happy Easter day ! Just sprayed one coat of Mohawk clear nitro on a Stratocaster neck , is two coats enough ? , also , how long do I need to wait before I can sand and buff ? Thanks for your awesome channel !

@BradAngove 2 года назад

Hi Lou. It’s up to you how many coats you use, but it’s really easy to sand through 2 coats when you go to polish. Most people do more. With Mohawk you need to give it at least a week or two before sanding and polishing, but for most nitro a month is recommended.

@lousekoya1803 2 года назад

@@BradAngove Thank you so much for your help , appreciate it

@NrGGames 7 месяцев назад

Hey Brad quick question. How long should you get your actual paint job dry before applying this clear coat?

@BradAngove 7 месяцев назад

What kind of paint are you using? The same stuff as me?

@alwaysevolving281 4 года назад

Can you use this Spraymax on an already gloss finish? I used Rustoleum gloss spray paints. It's dried and glossy, so I'm not sure if I need to scuff before putting down the Spraymax or not. Kinda makes me nervous to scuff before clear coating bc the paint job has a racing stripe. I'm afraid to scuff through the fine lines.

@BradAngove 4 года назад

If it’s gloss you should scuff it gently at least. Otherwise the clear might delaminate.

@nikitarate9837 4 года назад

Hi brad, I am trying to paint some airpods but it comes out terrible and the paint comes off very fast,could you give me a few tips on how to professionally paint something like that and what paint + finish to use, I'd also be happy if you could make a video painting some airpods. thank you!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Airpods like the apple headphones? I don't paint headphones, but you might find my video on how to paint plastic parts properly helpful.

@ellonysman 3 года назад

Im about to look, but are you going to play this ax now that its finito? Lets hear this puppy squel! Ya, Squier, I know but no problem....

@BradAngove 3 года назад

I repainted this several more times after this video. I think this series is where I finally finish and play it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WElj6mSEoTA.html

@kevmac1230 5 лет назад

Your videos are so informative as I'm tackling my first kit bass at 63. Would this product be your choice of spray types?Is it a good one for a novice ? I love the finish you put on this ax.

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

That would be my top choice, yes. As far as the novice aspect, do you have proper safety equipment and a reasonable place to spray?

@kevmac1230 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove Yes sir, I think my garage is suitable and I'm going to Home Depot for a resperator as I have the rest.

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Then yes, this would be my top choice for a spray can clear gloss.

@murpsman 4 года назад

I noticed that you applied the third coat right after the second coat. Is that typical? Is three coats if urethane all that is needed?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

I apply them 10-15 minutes apart. I usually do 3-4 coats. If you need to do more for some reason, you should wait a 24 hours and then sand lightly with 800 grit before proceeding.

@charlesharper7292 4 года назад

If I wanted a glossy neck, which I really don't have a problem with, would this clear be durable enough?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Yes, this clear is as durable as what you would generally find on a gloss guitar neck.

@TheSicosi 4 года назад

Hi brad did you make a video on sanding and polishing it,that’s my next job cheers

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Hi Simon. I have quite a few videos on that, just not with this particular guitar.

@leonardvaivada9046 6 лет назад

I am considering covering my pick guard with copper shielding tape. I know it won't hold up around the picking area. So I am going to cover it with 2k clear coat. The shielding tape will go on with all the wrinkles and creases the same as applying it to inside the guitar.

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

It sounds to me like you should be looking at some copper leaf.

@leonardvaivada9046 6 лет назад

The thing is to use what I have or not do it. I would imagine it has been done before. When I had the pickguard off the copper shielding went well with the black body. Thanks for reply. Before I forget is there a way to go back to your very first video so I can watch them all from the beginning?

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

You can view my entire video list as a playlist, but some of the beginning ones are notably lower quality. If you go to my channel though, under videos, you can scroll down as far as you want and watch whatever you would like to. As for the copper tape, once it’s on if you need to clear coat it I suggest making sure it’s clean and then using a light coat of adhesion promoter on it.

@leonardvaivada9046 6 лет назад

OK I will do that.

@ashscott6068 5 лет назад

Wrinkles? There shouldn't be wrinkles in the shielding unless you want them there. If you can't avoid them, you could rub a pool ball or something over it and that would knock them flat. Or the ball end of a ball peen hammer. Anything hard and rounded. If you actaully want the wrinkles for the visual look, you should consider copper leaf. Check out the Crimson Guitars video on it. I'm just not sure from what you said if you want wrinkles or not. OR...are you just covering your pick guard with shielding tape to actually shield it? If so...it goes on the BACK side of the pick guard!!! :P

@darkflamerpunkboy 4 года назад

Hey Brad, can I use this stuff when I've used a water based stain? Love your videos

@BradAngove 4 года назад

yes, just make sure your stain had dried completely first. I’d give it a couple days, preferably with some air flow.

@darkflamerpunkboy 4 года назад

Thanks man, this was supposed to be a throwaway experiment, but now I really like how it looks and don't want to ruin it!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Glad to hear it’s going well.

@specialagentorange4329 6 лет назад

Brad, I used a Gloss Krylon Fusion Red (for plastic). Good stuff You don't have to sand or put on a primer on anything on the plastic. Just clean and spray. But with these paints exclusively for plastics, should I risk clear coating it? If so, which one should I use? Thx

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Krylon also makes a clear you can use over that. I wouldn’t necessarily bother putting an expensive 2k clear over a cheap self etching plastic paint when it’s hard to say how long that first layer will stay bonded.

@specialagentorange4329 6 лет назад

Thx

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

@Vidar.m 2 года назад

Can i stain the guitar and after its dry clear it with spray can?!

@BradAngove 2 года назад

Yes

@BradAngove 2 года назад

You may want to apply sealer before the clear though.

@stephenwhite5444 Год назад

Great work! Have you ever tried this over acrylic art paint? If so, how did it do? I'm worried it might react poorly or melt it. Also that it might not bond real well to the art paint since I can't scuff it or anything first.

@BradAngove Год назад

I’ve used it acrylic airbrush paint before, but not other acrylic art paint. I think if you let it dry fully it will probably work, but it’ll be strong enough for an art piece for example. Not durable enough for something like a car.

@stephenwhite5444 Год назад

@@BradAngove it's a cooler that has been branded with acrylic paint artwork over it's full surface. Being a cooler that will get used, I want a durable protection for it that will handle UV, water, getting handled and bumped around a bit....I have used the SprayMax 2k and was thinking I'd go that route, but was worried it's solvents might not play nice with the acrylic art paint.

@BradAngove Год назад

I think the spraymax 2K is about good an option as you’re going to find for that except perhaps epoxy.

@stephenwhite5444 Год назад

@@BradAngove initially I was going to do epoxy but even the UV resistant epoxy when on a white background you can see it yellow fairly quickly when outside a lot....and this will be outside a lot and has white and other very light colors. So just decided I didn't want to risk the potential for it to yellow. Since you had good results with SprayMax over acrylic paint, I think I'll get some of that to test. I REALLY appreciate you sharing! Thank You!

@osvaldomacedoneto9592 3 года назад

Hi Brad, I’m an artist (Oil Painter) and I’m gonna do an artwork on a friend’s guitar, like traditional art with oil paint and brushes. Do you believe that clear coat spray would be compatible? The last thing I want is some kind of material reaction, of course. Great videos, I’ve watched quite a few already. Thank you.

@BradAngove 3 года назад

It would be worth testing it out first as I’ve never tried that combo. I would be surprised if it reacted poorly though.

@lindsaywest5266 5 лет назад

It's a great finish. I'm one of these guys that has been doing rattle can finishes for decades. I'm living in japan at present and one of those cans is 150 bucks (US). I poop you not! I had to buy a compressor and a gun to use urethane and epoxy finishes on my guitar projects. The funny thing is, the compressor and spray gun cost me less than one can of that finish in Japan.

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

That’s insane!

@brunohinckel2707 4 года назад

This may be a silly question, though do I have to cover or do anything about the small holes on the guitar, for the bridge and pickup rings, for example? I have never applied clear coat onto a guitar body, but I was wondering if the clear coat will not cover the holes, so that I cannot screw the bridge and pickup ring after clear coat? I have saw other videos about spraying colour or clear coat and no one addresses this issue, so I assume that the clear coat shall not (completely) cover those (small) holes, right?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

The clear generally won’t fill those in completely. You should be able to get the screws in and easily see the holes that were used before.

@dustinf11 5 лет назад

Hey Brad, I'm painting a raw ash body. I've grain filled and dyed. If I skip sanding sealer... Would I be able to spray this enough to wet sand out any flaws? Like, spray.. sand flush then spray again with a new can? Or, what sanding sealer is compatible with this stuff. I'm worried about this stuff showing the haziness that comes with a sanding sealer. Thanks for any opinion you can give on this.

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Yeah, you can seal it up with this stuff if that’s your preference. Just make sure you sand all the gloss off between application sessions.

@soulless7192 7 лет назад

THAT'S GOOD WORK MY DUDE. NICE! 😆

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+soul less Thanks!

@rezaramon316 3 года назад

i did this on my homemade frankenstrat. now what do i do? what sanding regimen and polishing do i do?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Follow one of my polishing tutorials

@andreaklian4956 3 года назад

Hey Brad, great videos. I'm just finishing my own frankenstrat/5150 tribute. I probably made my spraymax 2k clearcoats less wet but did more passes per coat if that makes sense. I did 4 coats in one day and didn't do another set. Will that be enough to cover the stripe pattern thickness? Should I still try to sand all flat before polishing or leave some texture to avoid burn through? Thanks,

@BradAngove 3 года назад

That’s likely to be enough, but it’s hard to say. It’s up to you how important you think getting it all flat is.

@andreaklian4956 3 года назад

@@BradAngove thanks Brad! I ended up deciding to just go with it..got it nice and flat in some spots but couldn't avoid the grain popping through so I knew it wasn't going to be perfect. In the end it's a good tribute to EVH and has some relic traits without trying too hard. Many lessons learned. Water based grain filler was tough to work with, maybe the blue 3m tape better than pin striping since I had lots of bleed through. But yes it's a killer guitar and came out good. Glossy, but also natural and some feel in there. A mix of 5150 and frankie qualities. Thanks for the info!

@Daniel.K.Crandall Год назад

Hey Brad - is it a necessary/recommended practice, to heat this can up like using spray-can lacquers?

@BradAngove Год назад

It can help a bit with the accelerant. That’s all it does; just like with spray can lacquers.

@Daniel.K.Crandall Год назад

@@BradAngove by that, do you mean that it will harden faster? (I apologize for my rookie-ness lol)

@BradAngove Год назад

No, it will just expand the gas in the can so it sprays perhaps a touch better.

@fhratul 3 года назад

Do you have a video on how you ended up polishing this?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

I have several polishing videos. Not for this particular paint job though.

@fhratul 3 года назад

@@BradAngove if I were to get 8- 10 coats of clear, can I keep spraying this 2K clear one coat every hour or so?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

No. Spraymax has instructions on the can. You would spray 3-4 coats 15 minutes apart, let dry for 24 hours, sand smooth with 800 grit, and repeat.

@randomdude93-93 3 года назад

Just to clarify: you said you would still sand and polish AFTER this clear coat (2k)? I was planning up to a 2000 grit, then polishing after that but I'm seeing some people leaving this one afterwards (as pointed out in another of your videos as well, I think)

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Polish has to be done at the end. You can’t sand and polish and then clear coat over that; it won’t stick.

@mikeenachos 6 лет назад

Did you light sand before you trow the gloss? I'm currently painting but I'm gonna use spray gun and some poly, I just don't know if I need to sand before the poly or is good to go the way it is now!

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

I sanded lightly before adding the clear so that it would adhere properly.

@johnherbold5451 4 года назад

Is it O.K. to spray Nitro lacquer coats over a small roundish ding repair that had used CA glue (i.e., "Gluboost" repair method)?? I ask because it seems to require several coats of lacquer and wet sanding in between in order to fill-in low spots or imperfections that you can see in the light!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

I’ve sprayed nitro over super glue fill work before. It works well.

@johnherbold5451 4 года назад

@@BradAngove Well, being the amateur guitar refinisher that I am, my situation didn't turn out that well, despite watching those RU-vid Gluboost tutorials. I think I'll need to consult a professional. Thanks, John

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Did it crack?

@coldkissofsteel 5 лет назад

Do you use a sanding sealer before your light first lacquer coat? StewMac recommends it on their site. But not sure what it does and if it’s necessary.

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

The sanding sealer comes before the paint (color).

@rhondai9598 2 года назад

I am new at this. I am repainting a guitar I purchased the 2k clear coat You seem to put the coats on kinda thick. How do you keep it from running

@BradAngove 2 года назад

It’s a balance between getting a wet coat and getting runs. I don’t apply it so heavy as to run. Painting in a warm dry environment is also helpful/important.

@richpollard9009 4 года назад

Hey Brad, love all the info your videos give! Very professional. I have a lengthy, sorry lol, question. I am repainting a cheap, I paid 15 bucks lol, fender squier p bass body currently. I have it sanded to the wood, with 80 grit, getting all the knicks and blue paint off it. I want to use mopar lacquer paint, in a can. What grit should I sand to? What primer should I use? What clear coat should I use? Can I use either of the spray max clear coats or should it be something different? Thanks!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Sand it to 320 and hit it with some of mopar’s primer. You sho7ld be able to use the spray max 2k clear at the end.

@richpollard9009 4 года назад

Brad Angove seems to want to dry awfully dull. Is this normal? Waiting for the spraymax 2k from amazon yet.

@BradAngove 4 года назад

What is drying dull? The primer?

@richpollard9009 4 года назад

@@BradAngove no the paint, it looks dry in some spots and looks wet in others, kind of blotchy lol. Might actually be kind of cool. The clear coat just cam in the mail today but not sure if I should try sanding the paint or not now lol

@richpollard9009 4 года назад

@@BradAngove so from what Ive seen in your other lacquer videos, its gonna take some time for this to dry before I clear coat it? Is this why it looks dryer in some areas than others?

@joecormier6720 5 лет назад

Can you tell me what's the best clear coat to use on a guitar.polyurethane, lacquer,are enamel. I'm having a real hard time with the enamal. And I'm spraying it over enamel. It's just not coming out I'm so confused and frustrated please can you help. And should I mix thinner with it or do I mix anything with it?

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Lacquer or poly are the popular choices. I have a video about lacquer vs poly. It depends on what your preference is.

@marxvino 5 лет назад

Awesome video Brad! Thank you so much for all the info you are providing with all your videos! I have a question... I just got a 43 PSI airbrush kit and I'm getting on these days an 0.8 spray gun that I would like to use to clear coat one of my guitars. What are my options in terms of clear coats? Lacquer, Poly? Do I need to dilute them before spraying? I also have Wipe-on Poly. Can I spray this one? I would appreciate any info on this. Thank you!

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Lacquer and poly each have their own spray technique and formula. They are both options, and yes both will generally need to be thinned for spraying. You can spray the wipe-on poly, but again you will need to thin it a bit first.

@marxvino 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove Thank you Brad! What should I use as a thinner and what would be the ratio Wipe-On Poly (or Lacquer) / Thinner? Any specific products you would recommend?

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

You can just use paint thinner for the poly or lacquer thinner for the lacquer. I don’t know what ratio as I’ve never sprayed wiping poly. You just need to get it to a viscosity where it sprays smoothly from your gun and lays out well.

@marxvino 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove Thank you so much Brad! btw, do you have the video finishing that guitar? ( the one above) sanding, polishing? Thanks

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

No, I sanded this finish back and did another paint job (or several) over top of it.

@bryanarz 4 года назад

brad is there a difference between polyurethane vs polycrylic for guitars?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Yes. One is polyester urethane. The other is an acrylic designed to act like a polyester essentially. The acrylic doesn’t have that warmer amber hue, they dry at different rates, and they bond a bit differently.

@patricklacasse9002 3 года назад

Hey Brad, I used the Spray MAXX 2K using your tutorial and I ended up with some "Bare" spots...can I put a light sand on it and brush on Z Poxy finishing resin to fill and/or fix my issue??

@BradAngove 3 года назад

I haven’t tried that, but I would think so.

@jswolfe94 2 года назад

I just finished with 3 coats of clear. I have a little dust and a couple runs, completely my fault, but have a question about removal. I need to add a couple more coats of clear, due to the detail painted being a little raised. Do I do the next coats prior to fixing the runs and removing the dust, or do I fix first? Is scraping with a razor blade how you fix runs?

@BradAngove 2 года назад

Fix first. I use a combination of razor blade scraping and gentle sanding to deal with those types of things.

@jswolfe94 2 года назад

@@BradAngove Thanks for your answer. Your videos are great!

@EBMMEVH 4 года назад

Would this work over a duplicolor acrylic enamel on the headstock?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Yes

@BatuOrhunBilgic Месяц назад

For anyone who’s thinking they can get away without protection while spraying 2k, I did that about 2 months ago and it is okay if you do like 2 coats but if you’re gonna be doing this over the weekend or anything it really did do a number on me. I was nauseous and had a fever, and I was spraying outside but keeping the sprayed pieces in my room to dry (I’m a student so I got a single room). Yeah just keep that in mind and stay safe y’all!

@Swanlord05 5 лет назад

Beautiful

@bobbylynch4916 6 лет назад

Brad, how long should I wait after I've applied my spraymax clear coat to sand and polish?

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

I like to give mine a couple days at least.

@ShannonRathernotsay 6 лет назад

i painted a guitar and I wanted to use poly clear coat but not in can. What are your suggestions. I was thinking just buy polyurethane at the hard ware store. I am looking through the videos but couldn't find the answer. I read that polyurethane is the best coating to use for a finish that will take friction and long time use. I didn't want to use nitrocellulose.

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Poly is a great choice. Take a look at my recent video on how to make your paint jobs more durable to see some of the less expensive ones that I like, as well as some important info on safety while using them.

@ShannonRathernotsay 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove what about Guitar Lacquer clear gloss. i really don't want yellowing but maybe this might be a better product than this clear you use

@Iammricoflly 4 года назад

Can you smell the paint through the ventilator

@BradAngove 4 года назад

You shouldn’t be able to.

@TheBrintz 6 лет назад

Greetings. I bought a guitar body with a wrong coating for a project that I want to run. I don’t know what type of coating he used but if feels like plastic and it is hard to remove. Do you have any suggestions? What sandpaper should I use? Sorry for my bad English!

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

Have a look at my video on how to remove the paint from your guitar.

@TheAirtime23 5 лет назад

How soon can I sand and polish after applying the SprayMax 2k? 24 hours?

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Yes

@laschell59 4 года назад

Thats funny!! 45 year old men. Thats hilarious 🤣 why my sons 45. Im 61 and I sanded my Lincoln Gater hood down used the 2x primer and its been fine. Not 1 chip in over 1 year. I still need to paint the black and finish it with high shine and I believe it will work. I air brush and I can yse the can just fine.. im a female btw

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Nice; I’m glad your primer job is holding up well.

@adog3129 4 года назад

61 - 45 = 16

@curtisnewton895 Год назад

EVH never used polish, I mean why not use glossy paints instead ?

@BradAngove Год назад

Are you suggesting that using gloss paint means you don’t use polish? Because that would be wrong.

@hamdan949 4 года назад

hi brad..do 2k automotive clear coat spray many layer(ex 8 layer.) with air spray gun..are they crack soon..tq

@BradAngove 4 года назад

The 2K stuff generally doesn’t crack after 8 layers as long as they’re in two separate sessions at least 25 hours apart and with sanding in between.

@hamdan949 4 года назад

@@BradAngove thank a lot Brad..seeing many of yor video..helped me alot..

@devindudley6379 5 лет назад

How long should I wait to polish after min wax fast drying Polyurethane spray

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Does it not say on the can? My wild guess is a week.

@projectmonk9673 2 года назад

Do you have any videos on how to remove lacquer paint bubbles or runs/ streaks from your guitar? I just did my first lacquer paint job on my guitar and I have some streaks/bubbles I want to remove. Please help!!!!

@BradAngove 2 года назад

I have touched on it in a couple videos. Really you just let them dry fully and then scrape and sand them smooth.

@projectmonk9673 2 года назад

@@BradAngove Do you have any videos on how to properly install pickups? Just curious. I am very curious about what kind of drill bit I need to use so I can screw in my humbucker into the wood.

@BradAngove 2 года назад

You’re direct mounting them? Usually they don’t get screwed right into the wood.

@salatinoable 6 лет назад

Are u applying putty on body before spraying?

@BradAngove 6 лет назад

No.

@_panilaperman9881 2 года назад

would acrylic lacquer work for this?

@BradAngove 2 года назад

I suppose it depends what you mean by work. If you’re doing an acrylic lacquer paint job then you can clear coat with acrylic lacquer. It won’t be the same as this of course, but it will work.

@_panilaperman9881 2 года назад

@@BradAngove Thanks, what grit should i sand the colored body before i spray it?

@BradAngove 2 года назад

I would use 800 grit.

@_panilaperman9881 2 года назад

Brad Angove Thanks a lot man

@lodewijksijtsma2095 5 лет назад

Hi there, im trying to get a metallic red finish, now i have acrylic metallic red lacquer from dupli color and a clear spray lacquer from mo tip. Now i sanded my old paint down with 400p. But still confused how i should go about it. Do i put 3 layers paint with 10 minutes in between then sand with like 800 and put the clear spray 3 coats, wait 24 hours sand with 1200 and again 3 clear coats? If watched your videos but still confused a little by all the variables. Thanks anyway for all the info

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

Have you seen my video on how to paint your guitar with duplicolor?

@lodewijksijtsma2095 5 лет назад

@@BradAngove ah oké, so no sanding fine by me haha, how long should i wait before reassembling?

@BradAngove 5 лет назад

A month usually.

@everydayshowday5151 4 года назад

Hi Brad, in the final coat ( 3rd coat in this matter) could I bake this clear coat and if so, what would be the temp and time recommend. At the moment, I’m using a oven to bake painted items in. ( not home oven ) thanks again.

@BradAngove 4 года назад

You could; these catalyzed clear coats generally allow for that. I don't know what the specifications would be for baking this one. I suggest you check with the manufacturer.

@everydayshowday5151 4 года назад

Brad Angove - i will do. Thanks again!

@CuzinIttMusic 4 года назад

Do I need to clear coat if I used high gloss aerosol on my guitar?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

I generally recommend it for extra gloss and protection, but I suppose it’s not mandatory.

@462-x5n 4 года назад

Excellent!!! Thanks for the tip. We're enjoying all your videos during the coronoa lockdown!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Glad I could provide some entertainment.

@462-x5n 4 года назад

@@BradAngove More like motivation! We appreciate all the tips and instruction. This is something we wanted to do for a while and getting into this hobby is one good side effect of the lockdown. Thanks for everything and stay safe up there!

@keithroberts5611 Год назад

So there you have it guys drys like a rock, And to think there are people still useing this stuff on headlights mind-boggling??? Expensive only use once!! Rubbish!!!🤔😂🇬🇧👍

@coalcat5417 2 года назад

Would you ever recommend using a 1k clear for a guitar finish? Without the catalyst, will it ever harden enough to be durable on a guitar?

@BradAngove 2 года назад

Yes, it just depends on the type. Nitrocellulose lacquer for example is a very popular guitar finish and is 1k.

@MegaChoo2 11 дней назад

Thanks for mentioning the respirator. Super important, especially for the higher K sprays.

@maverickpro 4 года назад

I’m building a guitar now and have the paint done, waiting on my 2K clear to be delivered. Should I prep the surface in any other way besides the wax and grease remover? I used a gloss black enamel spray paint that seems to HATE when I spray over top of it. Thanks!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Did you sand it?

@maverickpro 4 года назад

@@BradAngove I sanded and sealed the wood prior to the black enamel, should I lightly sand the enamel prior to the application of the 2K?

@BradAngove 4 года назад

Yes, the clear coat won’t stick to a gloss surface. Use 800 grit.

@maverickpro 4 года назад

@@BradAngove Brad, you are the MAN! Thank you, sir!!

@BradAngove 4 года назад

You’re quite welcome.

@Adcock_Guitars 3 года назад

On my last coat of gloss I had some splatter from can what should I do ?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Let it cure for a day or two and then sand flat and polish.

@Adcock_Guitars 3 года назад

@@BradAngove thanks man will do

@timeiseverything4 3 года назад

Thanks for video. Just ordered and will use on guitar refinishing job. What buffing process to bring to a very high shine after it fully dries?

@BradAngove 3 года назад

Have a look at one of my videos on sanding and polishing. I have several.

@benncarr5464 Год назад

Ouch skippy… 😂 63 years old and I’ll stop learning when I’m dead. Great show BTW

@ZombicidalMan 7 лет назад

Great video, I used this as a reference for clear coating my recent project. Spray technique and spread pattern was easy to see. I used a shimmer metallic Krylon can, which turned out great. Followed up with a cheapo gloss Krylon spray to keep it consistent. Ended up with around 6 coats as I started light and it's not high quality stuff. Looks great and I've just gotta wait for it to dry and get rid of some orange peel

@BradAngove 7 лет назад

+ZombicidalMan Excellent. I'm glad it went well for you.