How to do a Chameleon Paint Job with Spray Cans

[@BradAngove]

Hey guys, if you want to try out this paint job, here is an affiliate link where you can get it: amzn.to/2CHWi7a

[@alanscustomlures9922]

Brad Angove I spray can a lot of my lures. I wonder if I could epoxy over this paint?

[@BradAngove]

If you let it dry for a couple weeks to be safe, I’m pretty confident you could.

[@BradAngove]

Yes, it should be just fine.

[@BradAngove]

Thanks for watching.

[@aubreybailey1834]

Hey Brad, how long did the black base coat have to dry before you hit it with the colorshift?

[@Coasterdude02149]

Back in the 80's, I had my BC Rich Mockingbird long horn done in a finish like this. It was pearl white but depending on how the lights hit it and the angle, it was blue...they called it white flip flop back then.. Still have the axe, but haven't played in years. That blue/purple looks sweet!

[@BradAngove]

Ah yes, the wonderful flip flop finish haha.

[@Coasterdude02149]

@@BradAngove It was pretty sweet in its day 😎

[@riskyshift7974]

Brad. I discovered your channel with perfect timing. I have an old MIJ Washburn bass . I painted it blue and purple and did a fairly decent fade. Now im sanding it back down and I will be using this paint. Thank you for the great videos and for giving explanations that us green horns can understand. Now i want to hear you shred one .

[@jordanmckenzie4919]

Thanks, I've been struggling to find a cool paint job for my bass project I'm working on. This is perfect, looks killer without alot of work

[@BradAngove]

Glad you like it. Thanks.

[@henrygibson1530]

Like the colors that it changed to when moving.

[@RODAREZconAmor]

That would look really nice with white binding

[@purplemushroomcloud]

So, I just painted a no name el cheapo bass I got from Amazon with this Rustoleum color shift line (there are at least 3 different versions of the same paint just from these guys) but in the Rose Champaign color. It came out great, well as great as I could have. There was an issue with the wood, some flaws couldn't be sanded out, so there are a few weird flaws in the paint, but in areas you can't see during normal usage. I was blown away by how good the shift looks in person, no video or picture can really capture it.I paid 13 bucks for a can of it, used a can and a half to get the effect/shade I was happy with. Used Rustoleum American Accents Satin black, figured it would make the color shift pop, and it really did. You REALLY need to take your time with this paint, especially if you don't have much experience with spray painting. It can get away from you really easy. Their reccomendation to not sand it makes it even more challenging, because sanding it removes the flake that makes the color shift. But it really does compare to a spray gun formula. I didn't poly/clear coat it, it's just a cheap bass that I wanted to practice on before I try to build my own bass. I threw a black bridge on it, a cheap pre-wired pre anmp/pickup, some black Fender J bass style tuners in black. It sounds good enough that I'd use it for practice or an occasional performance for the heck of it. When it does wear it will just look better.

[@rmatt498]

This spring I’m thinking of making a Roswell Rhoads and doing it with a chameleon paint job

[@juanortiz1955]

I have a set of fiberglass bongos I’m going to try this on. Thanks Brad.

[@petergeanacopulos5327]

I wanna do this to my motorcycle, but I already bought wrap. Plus I can remove the wrap. However this looks awesome and I'd do this for future paint jobs

[@kennycobb7358]

I have decided to go with the gamma green color shift for my Jackson guitar rebuild I picked up a can on eBay for $27

[@superfuzz129]

10 dollars at walmart

[@Kadmium]

Looks very cool. I failed hard to paint a guitar with this exact paint a couple of years back - wish I'd had your videos to guide me back then.

[@BradAngove]

Well, hopefully the next attempt is a stunning success.

[@DragonofLimerick]

This blew me away, so I went out and got it, $23 autozone in ME, USA, my wife loved the cool changing color til I told her the price. You might want to lay low for a couple years lol. she is dying to see the paint job, I'm trying to not die by her loving hands. YOU are an inspiration!!

[@BradAngove]

Haha yeah, you should see the price tag on some of the chameleon colors designed to be put through a gun.

[@DragonofLimerick]

If I still ran my carpentry business I would invest in the paint guns you use, you've evidently put a lot of thought into your purchases, because the quality of work shows off the tool, of course it doesn't hurt to have a Master's touch behind the guns!

[@BradAngove]

Haha the guns I chose are definitely on a “bang for your buck” basis. They’re relatively affordable at about a third of the price of some of the nicer ones that I hope to get my hands on some day.

[@jarrahparry]

Just ordered my two cans today, can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks.

[@chipcaronte]

Bruuhh!!!! 3 years later, hahaha... Bro, how many coats were you able to give it with 1 can?

[@johnniemnemonic73]

This paint does look good but I used to have a hell of a time trying to refinish car panels with the stuff.It's sometimes easier to paint the whole car because, as we know, painting panels edge to edge is never going to be a perfect match and sometimes they are too different. You can't flick blend the paint into the next panel as the full colour ground coat is needed to provide consistent opacity for the effective/reactive semi transparent coat. It can react differently depending on application of the top coat lacquer as well, many test spray out cards can be needed. It's an attractive effect but difficult to repair. Having said that, repairing it on a guitar would just require a refinish all over (after appropriate prep work) and that isn't too bad as it is small compared to a motor vehicle and more fun. Great demo video as always. Thanks. 🤘👍🎸

[@BradAngove]

I definitely wouldn't want to be trying to fix this up on a car haha. Sounds borderline impossible.

[@DragonofLimerick]

makes me wish I had 300 guitars to try all these techniques

[@BradAngove]

Some day haha.

[@ared18t]

Just sand and paint sand and paint.

[@gokblok]

It wouldn't be too difficult/expensive to make glue-up just for paint practice. If you want a different piece every time.

[@OriginalUsername]

Thank you for the video! I have some questions regarding how to go around an ash strat body that used to have a poly finish that I removed: 1. Should I use a black primer or is a sealer/black matte a better option? 2. What sandpaper should I use before and after applying the chameleon finish? 3. What clear coat should I use? Thank you, I enjoy your channel!

[@BradAngove]

Black primer or sealer is fine, as long as it comes out smooth. I would use 400-600 grit paper. My preference is the spraymax clear that I demonstrated in my video on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans.

[@OriginalUsername]

@@BradAngove Thanks a bunch! Once it warms up where I am I'm planning on doing this finish! Glad to be a subscriber!

[@tyrssen1]

Well Brad, ya turned me on to something I was completely unaware of -- the "chameleon" paint cans. Now that, I'll have to try. Spraying in the "cut" of a Tele can be a bit of a trip, eh? Rustoleum used to be pretty finicky stuff, it's gotten MUCH better in the last 20 years. Thanks for this one, I love your painting videos! (I've been at it since about 1962, building car models in the basement ... so I can tell you've definitely painted a few guitars!)

[@BradAngove]

+Seth Tyrssen Thanks Seth. The chameleon stuff is pretty cool. I’ve been told that Rustoleum discontinued these unfortunately. I’m looking into a different brand right now, but in the interim, house of Kolor now does spray cans and I bet theirs are substantially better.

[@JudiChristopher]

OMGosh that is Gorgeous

[@Loonysoup-1744]

Amazing , i have never heard of chameleon color in spray cans, thanks Brad, it makes me want to try it on a project. I still have a guitar project on hold, been busy, got to have right mind set ,ya know. All of your videos are inspiring and excellent showman ship. Thank much !!!

[@BradAngove]

Thanks Jason. I hope the videos help get you into the mind set to get after that project!

[@jonahguitarguy]

Brad I think that looks amazing. If I ever build another painted guitar I'm doing it just like that. Thanks for the tip bro.

[@BradAngove]

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@JudiChristopher]

So.... I am Painting a Huge Class A RV... I wonder how many cans it will talk... how much money it will cost... But it would look soooooo BEAUTIFUL.

[@thebestempty]

Better to just get paint and mix it versus a spray can then.

[@williambaumert7726]

John mayer and prs must have been watching this video when it came out because the guitar looks like the silver sky nebula! 😂

[@vapete1237]

Great demonstration .. thanks for the information .. does the flip paint work well on Metals (Brass and Copper) and would it be better to pre treat the surface with an acrylic based etch primer prior to using the black Matt primer? 🇬🇧

[@BradAngove]

You wouldn’t want to spray it directly on those metals. Once they’re primed properly you can use pretty much any paint on them.

[@treyfixes884]

Man you helped me with this a while back but I can’t find the comment chain or remember which video it was on and somehow lost my KZbin account so I can’t search for it. So I was hoping you’d look this over one more time since it’s finally time to do the job. Here’s my plan. Sand bare wood to 400 grit. Vinyl sealer you recommended. Sand to 400 grit. RUstoleum flat black. Sand with 600? Color shift, few minutes after last coat apply rustoleum 2x clear (to sand before final cleat). Sand to 600 again. 2k clear to finish. Sound good? It’s a 1960s hofner galaxy I want to do a really good job.

[@BradAngove]

Sounds good.

[@treyfixes884]

Thanks for the help man. Can’t wait to do this thing!

[@JacobsBrendan]

I've got two questions that are a bit irrelevant to this video, but I'm going to ask anyways. First of all, thanks so much for all of the time you take to make free videos to help people! Question #1: Can I cover a oil-based poly with a water-based poly? Or vice versa? Question #2: If I covered a high gloss paint with a flat/satin poly, what finish would come out? Flat or Gloss?

[@BradAngove]

You can cover a water-based poly with an oil based poly. Just make sure it's fully dry and give it a light scuff and clean first. If you cover the gloss with a flat or satin, you'll end up with the flat or satin. Make sure you scuff the gloss (after letting it dry) before you coat over it.

[@JacobsBrendan]

Can I cover an oil-based poly with a water-based poly without using a primer? I know you usually can't cover oil paint with water paint without primer. So, I wanted to know if the same principles applied to polyurethanes and other clear coats.

[@BradAngove]

+Brendan Jacobs I don't think that would work. You could probably do the opposite though, if that helps at all.

[@BradAngove]

Are you saying you put several layers of matte spray straight over the gloss?

[@njpam540]

So beautiful. Pretty effect.

[@BradAngove]

Thanks

[@zombie12345ish]

Thanks! I'm painting my bike tomorrow. Cheers!

[@BradAngove]

I hope it goes well for you.

[@iRevolVeR21]

Brad please do a two tone burst with two different chameleon paints... that's what I'm gonna do but there's no vid on yt. Pretty please Brad.

[@BoudreauGuitars]

I have always loved flip flop paint!. I only wish there were more available colors.

[@BradAngove]

+Boudreau Guitars yes, there are a few options, but not as many as one would hope.

[@MouldyGuitars]

Brad Angove if there a gold and green one I think it would look stunning especially on a more carved/curvy body :D

[@kirtfulcher6288]

I just found this: www.hobbyrecreationproducts.com/pages/spazstix They have about 6 variations in both rattle can or spray gun mixes... Granted, its mostly for the RC market, so I don't know how much a single bottle covers...

[@TheRflynn]

kirt fulcher odd one. HPR say they “provide brand management services to several recreation and hobby brands...Spazstix Paint”, but Spazstix doesn’t exist outside HPR. And the name is a bit off when pronounced slowly. Curious

[@kennethpeters3448]

Plastidip has a ton of options

[@manickn6819]

That's worth the price. It looks excellent. Doubt I can get that pain in the Caribbean though and shipping via air is a challenge with these items.

[@BradAngove]

+Manick N Try the house of kolor version from coastairbrush.com. It’s a better brand, and I’ve just been told Rustoleum doesn’t make this anymore.

[@manickn6819]

Just checked the site. They have some nice colors. I just need a project and to make sure my skybox company can bring that via air.

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Came out nice Brad

[@BradAngove]

Thank you.

[@neeleshkataria7774]

which colutd are ther

[@neeleshkataria7774]

which colutd are ther

[@BradAngove]

I’m not sure what you’re asking, but if you want to know what colours there are, they’ve reduced their production. This is the only one I’ve been able to find online.

[@P8FPV]

Looking great

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

Turned out class mat.

[@BradAngove]

Thanks

[@randomdude93-93]

Dude this was great! It's made me reconsider how I plan to do my body... XD

[@BradAngove]

Glad you liked it

[@treysmith6371]

Well I decided to go with duplicolor mirage. I like the color on the color shift slightly better but the duplicolor is lacquer based and I feel more confident in my ability to not make a mess of it. Have you ever used the duplicolor mirage? Also gonna try the vinyl sealer you talked about in a different video. I’ve been using a lacquer primer over bare wood and I think the sealer will do better since it’s not the ash or mohagony I usually work with. So thanks for that tip!

[@BradAngove]

I’ve used duplicolor, but not the mirage specifically. I’ve heard good things about it though. Should work fine over the vinyl sealer.

[@youreingoodhands]

What do you think the effect would be if I did a couple light coats of Chameleon paint, clear coat it and then go over it again lightly with another chameleon paint, or maybe start with sparkle silver, for instance, clear coat then light chameleon paint? Would that give it more depth or is that a waste of time overkill type of thing? I have more ideas than guitars to do right now but I have a list of about 15 different ideas based on youtube videos but taking it in a whole new direction, and this is one of them. Grat channel, I subscribed immediately.

[@BradAngove]

I’ve never tried chameleon over chameleon. That might be cool. It doesn’t look good over silver. Really it doesn’t do much unless it’s over a very dark color. They recommend putting it over black.

[@sam127001]

pretty interesting effect , and you presented it well. Nice video !

[@BradAngove]

Thanks Sam. Im glad you liked it.

[@dyllan1195]

Been using Rust-Oleum for a while, love the way it comes out the can and is generally pretty good quality stuff ! Nice video earned my sub !

[@BradAngove]

Thanks Dyllan.

[@BenjaminAndersonMr]

Kustom Kans in the UK are pretty impressive for the price compared to EVERYWHERE else I searched.

[@BradAngove]

Excellent.

[@BenjaminAndersonMr]

specialistpaints.com/pages/about-custom-paints These guys have a US site too

[@bigfootingermany]

I had a Harley with this exact color ghost flames in the tank and rear fender over gloss black. It was pretty cool. Good video. I didn't know they started putting this stuff in aerosol cans. I remember when it first came out, we were paying $800 per quart. Looks like the prices have gone down finally. Hey I just thought up a new name for your company/channel. Rattlecan Guitars...

[@BradAngove]

I only do rattlecan tutorials for people so they’re easy to do at home etc. All the guitars that I paint for people are done with paint guns, airbrushed, etc haha.

[@axmnstrbnd]

Is it possible to do chameleon then crackle over that!!??? That would be cool looking I think.

[@BradAngove]

Should be possible. I don’t see why not.

[@neighborscomplaint6859]

Just a hint ... if you don't want your painted guitar stuck to the table, rest it on the lids from the spray cans. You can actually move it before dry without fingerprints.

[@denniswalsh8476]

I bought DupliColor Mirage to "try" on a set neck bass, (still stalling though). I guess I can always repaint it if I'm not happy. About the same price, $30-35 on line but it's three separate cans of product. I was hoping that this video used DupliColor's Mirage system, no luck. I'm still "putting-it-off", I need a $125 fingerboard, (well, that's my excuse anyway). Maybe a video of using that product someday?? Thanks for your great videos.

[@BradAngove]

I’ll see what I can do about giving that a try. In the interim, if you try it out, please let me know what you think of it.

[@patroche550]

that is a beautiful paintjob

[@BradAngove]

Thank you.

[@PedroDVC]

This is an awesome channel my friend and a great idea! Thanks!

[@BradAngove]

Thank you. I’m glad you like it.

[@mattterrell4304]

3 times more expensive 3 times the color lol. Thanks for this I really appreciate it. It looks better than I thought it would, I thought it would be a more subtle effect

[@BradAngove]

+Matt Terrell I was also pretty surprised the first time I used this stuff. I'm lucky I had enough left to do this without having to buy more.

[@rogerjones6033]

Great job as usual...but dude, where's your respirator? Where's your stand, or do you use a table only when you want to paint one side? Also when you painted your friend's guitar from USA you were walking down quite a long hallway, is that your shop or rented space, etc? I used the same Rustoleum chameleon paint on my truck 'bout 6 years ago to paint my hood scoops...it flopped last year when clear started degrading.

[@BradAngove]

I definitely should have been wearing the respirator. And yes, sometimes I just paint on the table when it’s a quick demo for 1 side like this (or at least I used to). Ya, this whole facility is the shop that I worked at when I was younger. I still do some stuff with them here and there.

[@alexnechi3053]

Hey man, thanks for making this video, i'm looking into painting my car and this was very helpfull, but i have 1 question, what's the song in the montage, i am crazy over it. Many thanks man

[@BradAngove]

I have no idea what actual song it is unfortunately, but I can tell you it’s from Epidemic Sound, and would be in their rock section. And I think the sons has lyrics; I just downloaded it without.

[@krustybuzzard2477]

I was thinking about doing that to one of mine in auto paints that I've had experience spraying but like you said expensive .and I didn't have any left from the last car I did.

[@BradAngove]

+Krusty Buzzard some of the prices on the really aggressive professional chameleon paints are insane.

[@krustybuzzard2477]

Brad Angove the ones I used were from house of colors and we're more than I'm willing to buy.you don't want to put more than 2 coats from. A good spray gun on the car that's for sure.

[@BradAngove]

+Krusty Buzzard Oh, that makes sense. If I remember correctly the house of kolor ones are crazy expensive.

[@rapnerffoamblasters5084]

Great vid I'll need to try that on my next nerf commission

[@BradAngove]

Nerf gun?

[@TherealHRF]

Could you put candy over the top of that? I don't know why you would do that... just wondering if it would still change colors with candy over the top

[@BradAngove]

The colour change effect comes from the varying reflection angles. Light passes through candy paint, hits the subject, and comes back. Theoretically it should still change colours, but I imagine the effect would be lessened.

[@chrisvan4328]

How do you not get dust in the paint. Nice job!

[@BradAngove]

I have a specific video about reducing dust when painting. Have a look at that.

[@JohnKelso]

Hi Brad. Thanks for all of the great info in your videos. I just gave this a try and got terrible fisheye in the first coat of color shift paint. My base coat was Rustoleum "Universal" advanced formula paint and primer, gloss black. I sprayed that one (maybe a little heavy, to be honest), gave it about 12 or 13 minutes, then sprayed on a coat of color shift. I started to get fisheye within a minute or two. Any ideas why? Should I have used a different base?

[@BradAngove]

Is that universal formula enamel based?

[@Aaronauful]

Helpful. ThankQ

[@jburtonca]

Have you ever used Solarez Polyester Gloss Resin and Polyester UV-Cure Grain Sealer? You brush it on and it's supposed to cure in minutes in direct sunlight to a rock hard finish. Highline Guitars has a video on this.

[@BradAngove]

+jburtonca I've heard of it, but never used it. I tried getting in touch with them about sending me a sample to demo, but never heard back haha.

[@zigzagduck952]

jburtonca. Thanks for the heads up I will investigate. I have been looking for a really durable clear coat.

[@BradAngove]

+zigzag duck it’s intended more as an undercoat if I’m not mistaken. Are you just doing a transparent finish?

[@zigzagduck952]

Hi mate. I am refacing acoustic guitars with a street art style, (planets and stars), so am looking for a tough clear coat.

[@BradAngove]

+zigzag duck Are you planning on playing them after? Because that is going to change how they sounds.

[@bronsonguidry1744]

Hi Brad, thanks for the videos. They have helped me mucho with my project. I have been working on repainting a recurve bow riser, similar to a guitar, its wood. I did this same paint scheme before watching any of your videos but ran into some problems here and there. I am on my 3rd attempt. It came out great the first 2 times, I really like rust oleum paints, but the problems were really in the prep. Do you have any advice on prepping wood for paint. I could probably find some videos but yours are great and I thought I'd bring it up to you. Besides that, I'm wondering what you would recommend for my next step. I have prepped the wood and primer (BIN Shellac white, highly recommend for wood) a little better than before. The first couple times I did this I did 2 black base coats, 2 colorshift coats, and 3 clear coats back to back with 20 minute flash times in between. Came out effing awesome....until I tried to handle it too soon and got a cool towel effect imprint....then I saw your video explaining that a little too late. Anyways, this time around I already have my primer and 1st black base coat, next I plan to sand with 800, clean it with Windex (is that ok), spray 1 more coat of black, 2 coats of colorshift, I'm throwing in some translucent black shadows in some areas. So do you think I should maybe put a couple coats of clear over the color shift and let it dry a few days before going into the translucent? Or should I go into the shadows and clear in one session? Thanks.

[@BradAngove]

You’re on the right track. Windex is fine for the cleaning part. Don’t do more than three coats total in a session. 4 at the outside. Otherwise the first ones won’t dry properly. It’s up to you whether you want to use an intercoat clear prior to the black, but I think it’s a good idea. It’s something that the automotive custom painters do frequently.

[@BradAngove]

Yes, sand again before applying the colour. I recommend you have a look at my video on why I never wet sand guitars. I also have one titled something like “do you need to sand between coats of paint” that should answer your question better than I can here.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

Just to make sure I understand what you did: You applied base coat flat black, waited for it to flash, then applied three coats color shift, waiting to flash between each coat?

[@BradAngove]

That works. My recommendation however is that you apply the black base letting it flash between coats, wait 2+ days, sand lightly with 600 grit, and then apply the color shift with flash time between coats.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

@@BradAngove Thanks for the quick response! Was there a reason you used flat black as your base instead of gloss? I assumed you used flat so you wouldn't have to sand it afterwards. Or was that just what you had lying around?

[@BradAngove]

@@bullfrogpondshop3179 A bit of both. It's still better to sand it.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

@@BradAngove Just picked up a can of flat black primer, so that'll double as primer and base coat. #Winning!

[@tommarsal3356]

How many coats? Do you sand before additional coats? What type is the best looking clear coat?

[@BradAngove]

Usually 3 coats. Don’t need to sand if they’re all in the same session. Check out my video on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans.

[@cadpaul]

I have a gloss black body to start with, can I take the gloss off and spray the chameleon straight on? Do you sand this paint before the 2K clear coat?

[@BradAngove]

Yes you can do that. I wouldn’t sand this stuff; I think that would give it a very different look.

[@danieln2967]

Hey Brad! ive painted my Ibanez RGA8 with one can of this Color Shift paint. I got a bit of orange peel because the distance wasnt uniform. Should i wet sand it with 800/1500 sandpaper or it can be fixed aplying clear over it then sanding/buffing/polishing? What clear should i use to avoid any chemical reaction between paints? There's the cheap Rust Oleum lacquer the one with the black chair pic on the can and the more expensive Automotive Acrylic Lacquer but the latter says "Do not use over existing air-dried enamel paints." A bit confusing. Thanks!

[@BradAngove]

It’s helpful to take the orange peel out as you go, but it can also be done at the clear coat stage. In terms of the clear, I suggest having a look at my video on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans.

[@TheDavey700]

Any polishing/ wet sanding. Afterwards and any clear coat? Plus did you spray any Primer before the finish , I could some white “ paint” in the beginning, but I could easily see the natural grain of the body.

[@BradAngove]

You clear coat first, then sand and polish. Have a look at my video on primer vs sealer.

[@TheDavey700]

Brad Angove ok , thx for the reply

[@realjumper]

That looks really good Brad.....I've seen this on cars and wondered whether there was a special technique or anything for it. Now I know! Just one question.......Is this able to be sanded flat in the usual way prior to clear coats? One question more.....where exactly did you 'throw' that mask...cos it missed your face!! ;) Right-o...it's beer o'clock.....have a good weekend.

[@BradAngove]

You can sand it flat, but I'd try to throw another light coat on afterward and then seal it in with the clear. Sanding it can mess with the way the metallic pigments sit. I put the mask on at first to set a good example, but I was super hungover and it was making me feel less than ideal haha.

[@realjumper]

Yes, I wondered whether the light coat after flat sanding was the way to go as with other metallic paint.....thanks. I get a similar feeling wearing my crash helmet when I have a hangover. I still have to wear the helmet, but at least I can open the visor! Cheers.......

[@bodiza420]

Quick question... could you hydro dip with this kind of spray paint?

[@BradAngove]

I’m not sure. I don’t hydro dip.

[@caseyharris4013]

Would it be as effective if you turned it to a matte finish or used a matte clear coat. Is the gloss what makes the chameleon effect? Thanks!

[@BradAngove]

It would be less effective because the light wouldn’t pass through as well. Light angles are what give the effect it’s impact.

[@chrisbrophy2107]

How long did you wait between black and chameleon, and chameleon to clear coat? Did you sand between coats at all? I'm used to painting vehicles. This seems a bit different

[@BradAngove]

It’s not different really. I believe I waited about 10-15 minutes and didn’t sand in this case. It was a long time ago though, so I don’t recall exactly.

[@albundy315]

tnx 4 shared, I subscribed already and your explanation helps a lot,I have a ? ,do you have some tutorial how to paint and customize bike gas tanks and helmets, I wanna paint my bike with something cool .tnx again from Costa Rica.

[@BradAngove]

+Al Bundy I have a couple helmet paint jobs on here. Nothing specifically for gas tanks though.

[@albundy315]

Brad Angove alright tnx again, I look for that vid.

[@lalremruatajawngte4995]

Black and gold request

[@kyleeager4237]

Awesome video I tried using this color to paint the plastic on my motorcycle but is keeps leave white lines in my plastic do you have any idea why it keeps doing this it’s don’t it on every piece I thought maybe I was how I was paint so I let my dad try it and it’s doing the same for him I used satin rust oleum black I’m just confused why it keep leaving the white cloudy lines

[@BradAngove]

Are they cracks or just clouds under the surface?

[@dannystidham2891]

I know this video is old but hoping to still get a response. I’m painting a Jackson Kelly and got the black basecoat and have this exact paint. Was thinking of using a different basecoat on the beveled edges. Maybe a green? And I have a lacquer clear and also planned on putting glow in the dark between the kameleon paint and the lacquer. Any recommendations? Would the green look ok?

[@BradAngove]

The green would look green haha. If that’s what you want go for it. Not sure what you mean about putting glow in the dark between the layers, but in any event, be sure to test the lacquer over your paint on something else first to make sure they work together.

[@hughmann130]

Hey there Brad, I'm thinking of stripping my old squier tele with a poly finish and giving it this chameleon treatment. I was wondering if I have to apply a wood sealer after heat-gunning the paint off? Also the appropriate times to sand in the entirety of the procedure. Sorry for the loaded question! Love your videos!!

[@BradAngove]

Hi Patrick. Have you considered just sanding the original finish with some 800 grit and moving straight into painting it?

[@hughmann130]

@@BradAngove would this work? I'm completely new to refinishing a guitar so I've not much knowledge or experience to go off of. I'd sand the entire paint off or just enough to give the new paint something to bite onto? Thank you so much for the quick response.

[@BradAngove]

Yes just sand the original stuff so the new paint will bind mechanically. Use the original paint as your sealer.

[@jimmymaria1964]

Hey there Brad! Just finished shooting an S type guitar with this same paint and I'm looking forward to clearing it with spray max 2k. Got a really clean application with no visible dust/fibers/bugs. Any recommendations on cure time before applying a 2k? Should I wetsand the basecoat first before the clear?

[@BradAngove]

I think if you wet sand it you will change the look of it dramatically. I’d let it sit for a couple weeks at least before clear coating with that product.

[@guntherabrahamowicz4659]

Would you sand it prior to adding a clear coat, or is this an exception?

[@BradAngove]

I like to add one coat of clear within the re-coat time (15 minutes) so that I can sand that instead of sanding the paint directly. I would avoid sanding this paint directly.

[@kevinblaz6608]

I'm going to do this to one of my 7 strings in the upcoming week. Would a coat of gloss black be fine instead of matte black for the body?

[@BradAngove]

Yes

[@ccchicken8889]

That looks great. Seen this on several cars and always wanted to see it on a guitar. Maybe one of my old shit guitars should get this treatment...

[@BradAngove]

I'm glad you like it. Obviously the professional chameleon paints are even better, but I think this one is pretty damn good.

[@skipbass2771]

nice job so do you spray the clear on in like 15 minsor do you do it in like 2 weeks to cure?and if theres orange peel can and when would you sand it out?im new sorry

[@BradAngove]

I usually give it a week or so before applying clear.

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Hi Brad, I'm up to the clear coat stage so.....what's the best clear coat spray can can you put on this paint or will any bran/type do the job? Thanks. Oh (edit) this colour blue, purple, black is just amazing in the sun.

[@BradAngove]

Have you had a look at my video on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans?

[@jeffparryncc1701]

@@BradAngove Oh thanks I'll find it

[@ProdRyda]

Would you buff that then put on the clear coat and buff the clear coat ?

[@BradAngove]

You can’t buff before clear coat. If you do the clear won’t stick.

[@DayOfRevival]

Just curious, if you do a spray can paint job can you still protect it with a hand rub on polyurethane

[@BradAngove]

It depends on what spray paint you use.

[@hahahehe4495]

Nice! i want to spray my bmx. Do i need to put a primer first then black? Or i just skip the primer?

[@BradAngove]

If it’s already got a decent coat of paint you can scuff that with 400 grit and go straight to paint.

[@koryjames8361]

Would it be possible with this type of paint to build a bunch of layers and wet sand it smooth then polish it?

[@BradAngove]

You would clear coat over it and then sand and polish the clear coat.

[@lcol8548]

Thanks Brad. Great videos. Trying out this paint on test samples with rustoleum matte black primer. It's been very inconsistent. Either streaking and poor coverage or blushing. Some days seems to work, other does not. I see folks online have been experiencing same thing. I've sprayed on low humidity days, cooler or warmer days, warmed up the can etc. Naturally I'm hesitant to try on the guitar. Any tips?

[@BradAngove]

Low humidity is key to avoid blushing. I’m not sure why you would be having variability in coverage though.

[@wholelottaglove]

Great job, Brad. Would one can of color shift paint be enough for one guitar body?

[@BradAngove]

Yeah. You could probably do two bodies with a can pretty easily.

[@bobbycratchet3958]

Some tips - If this is your first time with a rattle can it should be 12-16" away. Very light coats. Try and mimic him you'll be running. Primer recommended Black base coat REQUIRED - 327866 Do NOT sand or thin the color shift paint in any way. Nope! Not even with wet 3000 grit sand paper. 3 color shift coats minimum, 5 should be good. Additional coats can be applied after a few minute which gives you time to look for any issues. If you leave it to dry for a full hour you need to wait a full 24 hours for another coat. A clear coat enhances the effect. Super light coats. 280702 OR USC SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear - Only with appropriate safety gear. Contains cyanide which will kill you.

[@patricksteiner5425]

If I use a heat resistant paint for the base and the clear, do you think it would last in a engine bay, on the valve covers?

[@BradAngove]

I don’t know, so I can only guess. My guess is no though. Heat resistant paint doesn’t deteriorate from heat, but it also doesn’t insulate as far as I know.

[@FirestormAudio]

What primer and clear coats could I use that wouldn't react with this paint?

[@BradAngove]

It should be fine over more primers. I just used the rustoleum painters touch on this one. Clear coat is a bit of a different issue. Their same clear should work, and 2K clear likely works, but you have to be careful about timing since you can’t sand this stuff.

[@Capy3569]

Hi Brad, any ideas where to find that kind of can now in Canada? It seems everything is discontinued...

[@BradAngove]

I got mine from Home Depot. You may also be able to pick it up off of amazon.

[@drebrose1983]

Have you done any pearl finishes on guitars before? Cool channel

[@BradAngove]

Yes, I've done several of them. Thank you.

[@michaelnovello2521]

So I see you spraying in close proximity to a computer keyboard….is your whole workspace ventilated like your paint booth? Also, can you cover rustolium with Car rep 2k and/or spraymax?

[@BradAngove]

I think this video may have been pre-paint booth. The workspace is just huge; so it’s basically like spraying outside. Yes, I’ve used those over rustoleum before.

[@magmarok8209]

Can you add layered effects to this for patterning or the ghost undercoat effect?

[@BradAngove]

I don’t think it would be as subtle as a typical ghost effect, but you could have a patterned effect with the chameleon effect being more pronounced over the dark areas.

[@hahahehe4495]

Okok brad thanks brother👍

[@tomc8617]

Do you have any idea why both Rust-Oleum & Krylon say do not use clear over their color shift paints, as it will negatively affect the color shifting effect?

[@BradAngove]

It affects how much light can hit them and reflect off them.

[@tomc8617]

@@BradAngove - Thanks. Assuming you've clear coated over color shift paint, have you noticed a difference in clear coat vs no clear coat in regards to color shift effects, particularly color shift paints from Rust-Oleum or Krylon?

[@BradAngove]

The clear can dampen it a bit, but if it’s done correctly and nicely polished I haven’t had any problem with it.

[@kirtfulcher6288]

I wonder how this stuff would work for hydrodipping... Feature it prominently (b/c its expensive!), but work in some complimentary colors so it's almost a chameleon swirl... Or hydrodip with different color shifts... Oh man, if that worked it would be trippy!

[@BradAngove]

+kirt fulcher That sounds like it would be pretty wild. The potential issue though is that the effect gets stronger as you add more coats. You would have to have a dark base, and then I’m not sure if you could get it on there thick enough for a decent effect.

[@kirtfulcher6288]

Yeah, it seems like the aerosol paints skin over pretty quickly for hydro dipping so I'm not sure you can build enough on the surface of the water first... Still, I just nabbed a $40 "project" guitar from the local music shop so I might just have a victim-er-test subject :)

[@kirtfulcher6288]

Also, have you played with Spaz Stix color shift products? I stumbled across them yesterday researching color shift. They focus mostly on the custom RC racing market but they have multiple color shift products for those looking. Also, for you, Brad, they participate in a hobby "Hookup" program for trying out products and reviewing them... if you are interested. www.hobbyrecreationproducts.com/pages/spazstix

[@BradAngove]

+kirt fulcher Interesting. I may have to look into that.

[@pamcarr4003]

I ran across your video, well done! In your opinion Brad, do you think a different color could be used underneath? I was thinking maybe white or a dark purple? With all your experience, I was kinda hoping you could help. Thanks Brad for your time, I appreciate it! Pam

[@BradAngove]

You won’t get the effect over white. It will be a bit muted over purple, but you will still get something.

[@pamcarr4003]

Brad, thanks so much for responding, I really appreciate it! Pam

[@053180jlove]

They work ok but Duplicolor and Rustolem doesn't last. I'm doing a 1990 Carvin DC 220 and in using pigments and intercoat clear before my clear.

[@pedroreyes4670]

Looks stunning. Do you think it will work spraying different colors of this stuff to make something like a sunburst? That will be crazy.

[@GregoryCavill]

Pedro Reyes i think it might not work cause one colour will ruin the other

[@BradAngove]

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, but I'm not sure the effect would be desirable haha. Might be worth a try. Spraying a different colour on the bevels on an SG or something would also be interesting.

[@brentfox805]

I'm thinking of doing this to a Randy Rhodes on the bevels. I haven't decided what color to do the main part of the body in, yet.

[@BradAngove]

Sounds like a cool idea.

[@TheBaconWizard]

would you maybe need to sand this back between coats? And how about th final coat before clearcoat?

[@BradAngove]

No, I would do my coats sequentially like in the video and then add one coat of clear immediately and let it dry for a few days. Then scuff that clear coat back before doing your full clear coat work.

[@TheBaconWizard]

@@BradAngove Cool, thanks for the advice.

[@paulakery601]

what would be the best clear coat in a can to use for this paint job

[@BradAngove]

The 2K that I demonstrated in my video on how to get a professional looking coat of clear with spray cans.

[@joecormier6720]

Hi Brad I have a question for you. It has nothing to do with this particular paint job. But I was clear coating My Guitar. And I noticed that the clear coat was turning white. Can you tell me what the problem is. If possible please answer this question ASAP thank you.

[@BradAngove]

Probably blushing. It comes from moisture being trapped under the finish from excess humidity.

[@jjim0437]

Can you wet sand before clear or not recommended?

[@BradAngove]

I wouldn’t sand this particular paint.