Aerosol Guitar Finishing - Part 2 - Spraying Color Coats and Clear Coats

[@marekbage]

Pro tip that Chris did, but didn't highlight; When applying multiple coats of colour, always run the can or gun perpendicular to the last coat you applied. So first coat, left to right. Second coat, up and down. Third coat, left to right. Ensures excellent coverage. 😉

[@stewmac]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ericking2304]

KZbin and Stewmac need MORE of these types of videos. No detail left out or missed. The best video series yet on youtube!

[@julioescalona5387]

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[@TonyAlloa]

Couldn't have put it better myself.

[@johnosborne4404]

They make more from mistakes than they ever did from solutions

[@billknudson7895]

Absolutely. Well said!

[@thomascordery7951]

It's so good that Matt is a part of this series. Someone has to demonstrate all the screwups that the rest of us will be doing so that Chris has the opportunity to explain the fixes. Chris, keep Matt around! 🙃

[@soularunderground8618]

Wow. Love the attention to detail. The result speaks to your preparation. I will definitely bookmark this for future reference.

[@andy2538]

Great video and tutorial. I'm glad Matt sanded through the color so it could be addressed. Great information. Thanks for putting it together and posting it.

[@roseghard]

I really don't think this series could have been any better. Such a great job!

[@TheRealGrumpyFinn]

Great episode guys. As you emphasized, patience is the key. The guitar already looks fantastic.

[@PJE1962]

I’m loving this series. Really good info packed into it, even for those of us with spray equipment.

[@cwflyby]

Another detailed video on finishing. I appreciated the trick about using fine sandpaper on edges to keep a nice sharp edge. Thanks guys!

[@scottmorris4914]

Glad that all three parts are posted at same time, hate waiting for the "next episodes". Also, the logo on the guitar should have been StewMac and Driftwood Guitars Logos. Do the upgraded nozzles work with the spray can handles you can buy. These handles would provide even better control. I see a really pretty grain on that wood, and you are painting over it.

[@stewmac]

Yeah, we have a lot of discussions about that. It seems like KZbin gives more love to the videos when we release them one at a time, but it's sure nice to get the whole story all at once. 😎

[@robertlawson3791]

Very good step by step instructions. You definately have the experience and give simple explicit instructions. Thanks for the videos.

[@johnedwards4076]

Yes! Patience and planning are essential for success. Keeping a journal is an excellent idea. The payoff in the result is worth the effort.

[@brianfee6549]

The amount of detail here is astounding. It's better and more informative than your average book! This is a new standard in instructional vids. Very well done. In particular, I love the attention to detail to call out what can go wrong and to answers viewers questions before they even ask them. I also highly recommend Stewmac's guitar inlay video. Fantastic job!

[@timm3376]

Thanks to the videos, I love the information given to provide better results with aerosol cans. Great product. I use them all the time.

[@peterlashomb9417]

After watching part 2, I was even more impressed with the quality of the presentation of the usefulness of the material.

[@kevinkerr3146]

Wow! I've watched so many videos, and guitar finish groups on Facebook. This is ALL you need, what a great job. Stew Mac Video #1

[@Vordrab]

I almost feel like stealing when I'm watching those tutorials - thanks a lot for sharing them (for free)! Insane amount of work.

[@babanata1552]

Really a great series, thank you. Worth every minute of it. Thank you very much!

[@jtrent3960]

This series is such a great gift to us regular folks! Thanks

[@pgon9097]

Thank you for the advice. I just finished my first refin and did an EVH style. I watched this video after I finished but my next paint job will go even better because of your tips

[@stephendocherty6735]

Thank you so much for this guys, I am in the middle of a project of what you guys have done here and this video has inspired me to keep going, thanks again👍

[@nick334t9]

Thanks for the help stewmac I’m also currently refinishing my squier strat and I’m gonna upgrade it with pickup and a roasted maple strat neck so thanks for the help.

[@carlosjuanrosello]

Well done. Very thankful and appreciative. I’m learning so much. StewMac rocks!

[@tombuck]

Thank you for this! I’m refinishing my very first guitar from 20 years ago and this gave me the idea to do the headstock too with a custom logo. 🙌

[@michaelrogers615]

Very helpful to see all the steps laid out, and to be reminded to be patient with the process.

[@71guitarsmith]

I have been putting my Stewmac Aerosol finish off for years. This is super helpful, and different from the stewmac finishing book. thank for this!

[@sunburst51]

Good video that covers all the steps needed to apply a good finish . I’ve used the spray cans and they work well .

[@allfields]

Glad to see a video discussing common mistakes and how to fix them, very thoughtful.

[@CyclopsGuitars8642]

Just painted my 1st guitar with Oxford Nitrocellulose guitar Lacquer.Your videos showed me the way,thank you guys

[@jimdoner3443]

The quality is there , because of the time put it and using propper technique and great products , and of course experience. Very well done. Process , process , process !!!!!!!!!

[@nikanj]

Thanks for the amazing and in-depth guide. 35:00 This just happened to me. I'm so glad I had just watched this video before it happened because if I didn't know there was an easy fix I would have gone mad.

[@BenBreeg1138]

I have watched a lot of vids and these are by far the best on finishing.

[@beandog100]

Amazing amount of work you put into these videos. Thanks guys, this is incredibly detailed and helpful.

[@owakulukem]

Thank you for creating these detailed videos. This has been very helpful!!

[@MrSouthofBoston]

34:55 and it was at just that moment when most people would decide to turn this into a relic project. 😉

[@stewmac]

ha ha.. where's the fun in that? 😜

[@MrSouthofBoston]

@@stewmac 😂 Those two are amazing. Me thinks that was done intentionally just to show off their mad refinishing skills. 👍🏻

[@songluan4324]

hahahahahaha!!! That's also what I'm thinking exactly!!!!!!

[@jacksawyer3626]

I’m doing a bass now and I have to say these videos are absolutely outstanding.

[@chukrock]

Exceptionally thorough instructional video series. Very pro!

[@davids5870]

I used to paint cars in the 70's with lacquer in the 70's.... it should come back to me easily !!

[@stewmac]

Like riding a bike. :)

[@donupton8841]

Very informative and to the point. I would have never imagined the time span but definitely believe

[@paolob8288]

The quality of the contents and how they are presented in these two videos are just out of scale. Thank you Driftwood and Stewmac!

[@stewmac]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[@ponynose4987]

Chris and Matt make it look so easy! Great work, guys!

[@davidw3171]

This is such a great series! I am so glad I happened upon these before attempting this. This is such a gold mine of information

[@stewmac]

Thanks. Good luck with your project!

[@raphaellasne3609]

I'm a big fan of Driftwood Guitars channel. The quality of information and footage is still there at StewMac. Cheers!

[@tonynance8001]

NOW, I'm in shock!!! This was EXTREMELY helpful!! Different nozzles?? Heating the cans??? WOW!!!! Thanks guys!!!!

[@bosquezguitars5392]

Excellent video. I need to remind myself to be patient between steps! Yes. It’s worth the wait:)

[@rankay8176]

This is the gold standard for any tutorial

[@michaelkuczyra2677]

I'm very grateful for KZbin and modern technology. This knowledge expertise and a vault full of information was not available back in the day. But even at 66 year's old I'm loving it. Stewmac is a top notch outfit - glad to have them around.

[@shawnrenaud2252]

Best guitar finishing information I've found. Period. I've done several guitars but thought I'd pick up a pointer or two...but it's more like a dozen. Thanks! ("slurry" is the word you were looking for.)

[@garymarshall117]

After watching the1st video, I was hooked. I've got an offset solid body in my closet and I think the series may inspire me to finally start trying use what Chris and Matt are teaching.

[@stewmac]

Great to hear! Good luck!

[@rodgermaus4538]

Part 2 is also very comprehensive and well produced… two important tricks I use . 1. Soak your sand paper in distilled water over night … it makes it much more softer/pliable and therefor wraps around radius much easier minimizing burn through…2. Never ever store a Nitro Lacquer finish on plastic or petroleum based surface .. also don’t ever use plastic bubble wrap to ship a nitro finished item.. it will burn into the finish leaving a transference image …

[@Ndlanding]

Also, beware Contact Cleaner sprays! I had some extra drip out from the pots onto the surface of a Tele, and it destroyed the nitro. aound the control panel.

[@FelipeLameiraFierceArtworks]

So far, this is the best series of videos about aerosol instrument painting.

[@tedtronson]

Heating up the spray cans for 15 minutes in hot water prior to spraying was a helpful tip. Very insightful series.

[@ecgitar]

Enjoying this series big time! Great work guys!

[@thseed7]

I love this series. Tons of helpful information

[@bradxgarcia]

refinished my first jazzmaster years ago and thankfully had noooo issues, but this video would have saved me the anxiety of not knowing whether what I was doing was "right" or not. Such a helpful video I'll be referencing from now on!

[@doubletime2manband]

I've watched this series of videos several times because I am getting ready to paint my short scale bass. Chris and Matt are the best. They are very detailed and I feel confident I will be able to do a good job after these tutorials. I am gathering the materials and I will be ready to start soon. I think Matt made the mistake on purpose so Chris could show us how to fix it and so Chris could yell at him. All the Stewmac videos I have seen are just great.

[@layneguitars]

Looks so good already. Can’t wait to finish the last video

[@plekguy]

I learned the hard way what Chris and Matt stress in finish work...PATIENCE! There are no shortcuts to a great finish. I allow 30 days drying time for all finishes - lacquer, poly, or acrylic- before final buff-out. Excellent series on finishing. Thanks for sharing your expertise Guys!

[@smiller646]

Chris is such an excellent teacher and he and Matt have such great chemistry together. When they did the tour of StewMac headquarters on their Driftwood Guitars channel it made me want to work there. This series is so well done and professional and I hope to see more of them on future series. Well done!

[@stewmac]

Couldn't agree more! I can almost guarantee we will find more projects to do together. It was a lot of fun shooting this series with them.

[@MrSouthofBoston]

I agree. Very good chemistry together. Entertaining and educational.

[@CAP21]

I'm absolutely speechless😷 Ran across this video on accident and couldn't stop watching. Very impressed👍 Subber for life🎸

[@diegogarrido2335]

Love this series!! I will definitely use it as a reference.

[@tstation]

I learned a ton about finishing. Thanks StewMac!

[@SerenityGuitars]

Great Tutorial, the first guitar I painted I skipped the filler stage thinking that I didn't need it. After Sealer, Paint, Lacquer, Sanding and buffing it looked great. 3 months later the lacquer had shrunk and I had to start over. Take your time, do all the steps, have patience.

[@stewmac]

*That* is what they call experience! 😂 It's painful in the moment, but priceless over the long haul.

[@SmokinFoolz]

Thanks. Been using this technique on guitar pedals. I was TERRIFIED of the "orange peel" but now I learned it's a necessary part of the process and I thank you for that.

[@jamievieveen3178]

Awesome video! Very easy to follow and lots of detail!

[@thewoodbandit3287]

The sanding the tape is a real time saver. Thanks

[@jasonc5085]

What a process! Slow and meticulous, the results should be incredible.

[@DwightMS1]

Chris is a great teacher. He doesn't miss a thing that needs explaining, and leaves you with no questions.

[@mrhalvi]

I have a question do you put 14 coats on the neck? On the body yes, but the neck.

[@sbrave]

Great tip about removing excess paint from the side of the headstock. Just did it on mine and looks awesome, thx!!

[@richardlassek3868]

Such detail in the explanation of doing the job right, THANKS.

[@tex1171]

Who knew that watching spray painting and sanding would be so interesting! The water slide decal was a nice touch. Many thanks for the info.

[@stewmac]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[@jimilee459]

Man, I’m getting anxious now. This is such a cool process.

[@roberthollingsworth1675]

I am going to make a LP Cherry Burst finish, I have the Colortone spray cans, the powder pore filler and the vinyl sealer. these videos have shown me how. Thank You guys for making this video. I am a big fan of Stewmac videos and setup tools. Dan E. is a wealth of knowledge. I repaired a broken neck on a LP clone. It was broken at the scarf joint, I used Titebond III and cedar shims to create splints, the neck was held together by the fret board. I used several clamps to hold the splints and the neck in place. I let it setup for 24 hours, then I put it in my pickup truck in the sunshine to heat treat the glue joint. Then clean up the excess glue, I used 800 wet/dry grit paper to smooth the joint.. I sprayed it with Colortone Black Lacquer with many light coats. The spraying melted into the existing black finish. It looks great, I did a fret leveling, now I have a playable guitar again.

[@larryhawes8295]

Love the video series!! A small note for us beginners at such things is that Chris makes this look so easy but the guy has some SERIOUS spraying skills. Inspiring sirs.

[@stewmac]

That is true... he does. BUT... this project IS very doable, even for a beginner provided you're patient and follow the steps. I think with most projects where things go wrong (definitely true for me) is when you try to rush it or go off script.

[@larryhawes8295]

@@stewmac Yeah good call, and will take another opportunity to praise Chris' skills but as you say, doable for us less gifted. Thanks again for the video series.

[@JeremyVonEpp]

Very thorough explanation on the process 👌🏻 cool blue too!

[@fabioasramos]

So much good info! And looks great!

[@adcary2008]

Super really love the info coming from you all!

[@richardvale214]

You guys are good! So glad you hooked up with Stewmac.

[@christineandrews6604]

Lots of good and useful information. Very informative.

[@KHayes396]

Love the series, guys, more please!

[@LongTermCooking]

This is so well done. Thank you!

[@Ripperx121]

Thank you for doing this video. I am very interested in doing this. I have 10 guitars and this seems like the only thing left for me to do. I learned soooooo much guys. It was a long series but WELL worth it. 13 coats of clear! I can't get over that. Amazing job!!

[@stewmac]

Thank you!

[@WepezoTMero]

I been using Aerosol paint in instruments forr the past 2 years and it does a great job but I use lacre for clear coating....Great work... nicely done

[@jakerichard4813]

This series is great very informative and I’m getting ready to watch final episode and I’m sure I’ll watch again when I get ready to finish the project I’m working on

[@stewmac]

Good luck with your project!

[@51punk]

For anyone watching in Australia, if you can’t find Naptha, go to Bunnings and buy “Shellite”. It’s the same thing

[@christopherl6543]

Great tips for a successful finish! Thanks.

[@user-ib4ey3ef8f]

I own a Finishing shop and would recommend these videos to anyone interested in learning fine finishing techniques. My apprentice will be watching this as he will be assisting in finishing a Fender Guitar. Thanks for the great video.

[@CaesarIJeon]

They are good teachers. Thanks all making this tutorial video.

[@NoNameNo.5]

Hands down the best video on guitar refinishing

[@monday6524]

What a great video. I found myself taking a ton of notes!

[@themicdfiles1865]

You guys do nice work. I'm in the middle of refinishing a Strat right now. I really dislike the orange sunburst. Just sprayed the pick guard with SW Xtreme Bond Primer and finished with Sher-Cryl Industrial Semi Gloss in Tricorn Black. I dig that spray booth. Pretty cool. Keep up the good work. I've been woodworking for a long time, but am just diving into guitars, so your videos are helpful when it comes to the nuance of the art.

[@gatorslayer]

Great, can't wait to get started.

[@Sammywhat]

Matt is SUCH a good sport. Chris is so naughty. 😂 But this was a fantastic series. I will definitely be doing this to an old Strat. Maybe even the same color. Love that sonic blue!!

[@dalepres1]

Thanks for showing first how we might get it right the first time and then including what to do when it goes wrong. An expert is just someone who's made more mistakes than everyone else so getting it wrong is, just as you said, an opportunity to do it again and gain more expertise.

[@jasondumke1929]

Great tips, especially the recovery ones.

[@hinspect]

Beautiful job so far 👏

[@jasonbates2687]

I am in the process of re-finishing 2 guitars. One was factory painted and the other was wood stained. I have done this only once before and the results were mediocre because of my impatience. On these new projects I am taking my time. These videos are invaluable to me, I have already learn quite a bit. Thank You.

[@Stephen_Eee]

Claaaaassy color! Hope this and giving a kit to my friends son gets me motivated to finish mine. I wanna try a weird red and purple burst type of stain even though the grain isnt nice. .. which can always be painted if its not great, its an sg so Black is fine 😊

[@adrianocamargohortademaced23]

Really well made video!! With all situations and mistakes. Congrats!!!

[@stewmac]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeffward7768]

The best part is your emphasis on patients. Also the glancing light method. JWard