How to Spray Paint Your Guitar - Cheap Guitar Upgrade (Yamaha Bass) - EXPLAINED!

[@jamesmata2945]

1: get equipment 2:dismantle guitar 3: sand body 4:filling in holes 5: prime guitar 6:paint guitar 7: spay clear coat 8: sanding it back 9:car polish 10: re-assemble

[@NinhLyUK]

Basically ... yes.

[@4x4andcampingchannel]

How much equipment do you need? (cans of paint etc.)

[@bazdonado4877]

My favorite part is the end when he changed his style up and wore that cool hat

[@Xscapeplan01]

I actually like that colour it's a great job dude!

[@NinhLyUK]

TheAusGamer Thanks man, I appreciate the comments! Candy finishes are definitely the way to go! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@MrBlank0907]

Definitely the best video in KZbin for painting a guitar, this really helped me out

[@NinhLyUK]

Anakin Skywalker Thanks man, I appreciate your comments. If you do this yourself, be sure to post a link here so that we can all see it! In the meantime, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Nevada_Nieves]

Anakin, heads up, you probably want to look at youtube video "How To Spray Paint Your Guitar (NO SAND)"

[@robertwhitham5109]

Use dupli color automotive paint at a local auto parts store. It dries fast is glossy, and has matte/satin too. Lots of colors. Last time I looked they had at least 35+ different colors and more available for order. My local O'Riellys also makes up custom colors , some of them can be put in an aerosol can. Then you can have unlimited colors. Cheers,

[@NinhLyUK]

That's an awesome tip, thanks very much!

[@lospopularos]

Great video! Precise instructions, clear voice, no “hums”, “mmmhs”, “uhs”, “ers”, no telling your life story, no clumsy sanding or vise-gripping your little tools. Nice accent 👍 Perfect!

[@NinhLyUK]

Wow, thanks man, much appreciated! Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this! :)

[@siumingchan5258]

Nice Job man, but how did you keep the "Yamaha" Logo on the head?

[@definitelynotgore]

Well, you could be extremely careful and use some kind of tape and outline it with something like an exacto knife. Then again there's also decals which work as well.

[@capsuleboy]

but how did you actually do it to yours? I thought maybe you didnt change anything in the headstock, otherwise it would have mentioned it in the vid...

[@alexmar1382]

busted , actually, yamaha makes that color; he bought it new.

[@maurogarces7337]

Tape it and paint it over. That's how painting works in general and the job ends up looking great. Never done it on an instrument tho bue the idea is the same. In this case its easier because its a straight line. If it was a figure/drawing you gotta get creative with it.

[@i3oo7u85]

Thanks for the video, after 7 years it's still very helpful

[@intheblues]

Nice video man, cheers. The bass looks great. :-)

[@NinhLyUK]

+intheblues Thanks man, I appreciate the comment. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@VS-ib1ed]

Had that same guitar. Absolutely fantastic. Best feel.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes it's great. Even better was Yamaha's previous models - the Yamaha 774 was very nice guitar in terms of feel. I actually own a Yamaha 775 (the 5 stringer) and it plays amazing.

[@shlomital5845]

Great video. speaks fast and and very focused on the important things. great job man. thank you!

[@NinhLyUK]

+shlomi tal Cool, thanks man, I'm glad you approve of this video! Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ollilavie]

Great job man! I've watched so many videos that say 'how to' and they actually didn't show me 'how to'. You did. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Pedro H. O. Oliveira Cool, I'm glad this video helped you spray paint a guitar! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Marjoline]

This is a wonderful concise and to the point video! Well done! Especially the emphasis on not putting on the paint too thick! Very important I can say from 1st hand experience. :( And the emphasis on Do Not Rush! Spraying with a can, the nozzle makes all the difference. Some spray cans come with nozzels that dunk an enormous amount of paint on your guitar right away. Make sure you have a nozzle on the can that gives you the right kind of steady soft spray. And a beautiful job on that bass by the way!

[@NinhLyUK]

Marjoline Thanks, I appreciate it. And yes - find cans that don't dump paint onto your guitar. The Canbrush ones worked quite well until it starts losing pressure - so always start with fresh cans! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@adriankilbourne2163]

:P don't rush.. (DRIPDRIP>>>)

[@jradamo]

I love your videos. They are so full of great information. When I close my eyes and listen to your voice, I picture Ringo Starr!

[@NinhLyUK]

I'll take that as a compliment. Wish I had Ringo Starr's money.

[@danssquad]

How did you paint the headstock? i might do my schecter but i dont know how i would do the headstock without getting rid of the logo. did you just tape over it?

[@themagicthermos4263]

DansSquad Channel Did you find an answer?

[@TheMusicman961]

what I do is sand with a very light grit each layer of paint as well as the clear. you will get a real smooth shinny guitfiddle when done. Love the shirt!!

[@ParanormalGuitarChannel]

I've got a question for you Ninh Ly. My guitar has a neck-through with a binding (ESP Ltd M-1000). I'd love to paint my guitar, but I'm afraid about the binding on the neck. Just really don't know what to do with it and don't want to destroy it. If I was to paint it, I must sand the whole guitar with the neck and binding is on the neck. What should I do? Some steps or advices? What spray do you use for painting and coating? Great video by the way:)

[@NinhLyUK]

Hey, thanks for checking me out! Firstly, thank you for the kind comments. Secondly, you play guitar waaay better than I do! To answer your question: you're in for a rough time, but there are three methods: 1) Sand and paint the guitar as normal, but then scrape back the binding before you apply the final clear coat (there are several videos on KZbin telling you how to scrape back bindings). 2) Tape the binding with several layers of high quality masking tape (I think they call it 'plating tape'). You'll be spending quite some time covering all the bindings exactly and like I said, you'll definitely need several layers. Do NOT use the typical hardware store masking tape, that stuff sucks. 3) Remove the binding with a heat gun, sand and spray, then glue it back on (definitely not for the faint hearted). But to be honest my friend, you have one hell of an expensive guitar and I would strongly consider letting a professional do it for you. I know at this jolly time of year that money is tight, and if you had a cheapo guitar, I'd say 'go nuts'. I personally wouldn't risk it with a nice guitar like yours, but that's just me. Hope that helps?

[@ParanormalGuitarChannel]

Hell yeah man! Thanks for your quick response - you're faster than Usain Bolt! :D Well yes, actually it helped a lot:) I think that you're absolutely right about my guitar and I feel the same. It was some of mine theoretical questions, especially about the binding stuff:D I will consider buying a cheap guitar in the near future and go nuts with it for sure. In my guitar I would buy only a brass block for the floyd rose to get more sustain and change the pickup, EMG-81 for EMG-85 in the neck position. The big brass block upgrade is expensive and I'm thinking about ordering it from a locksmith. Make more videos about guitars man, a lot more than now:D Your videos are so good and pleasant to watch. Not boring for sure. Thanks for your words and keep up the good work!:)

[@NinhLyUK]

Paranormal Guitar Channel Yeah, best to either take it to a professional or not risk it. It's a REALLY nice guitar you have :) I've always bought cheap guitars as I suck at electric guitar (but can play electric bass). It also means that I don't get scared of trashing these things. I've toyed around with Floyd Roses and you're right to go with a brass block. I've had a cheapo Chinese knock off made with pot metal (that had no sustain AND no tone!), and I fitted a steel one to a friends' guitar that worked quite well. But brass is best and I'm sure a metal worker would make you one for about a fifth of the price. I was going to do another video: "How to upgrade your guitar electronics & pickups. Pro sound, low budget!", but have been pre-occupied with other projects. But yes, I'll try and make more guitar videos! Thanks very much once again, your kind words give me encouragement to make more of these things! Be sure to share this video! :)

[@BradAngove]

I'm not going to pretend I agree with everything you said, but I love your editing work. Great video; far more concise than any of my work.

[@yungmilopkl]

how did this dude keep the logo on the headstock?

[@Scythe_111]

that looks beauuuuttifulll

[@NinhLyUK]

+Corbin pfuhl Hell yeah! Thanks very much for the comment on this guitar! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@airtow6766]

Very good straightforward advice. The color looks great!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Rex, much appreciated!

[@LukeHul]

Thanks for being reasonable, succinct (not another a 20+ minute video) and picking a sweet colour :)

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@HomicidalPandaHD]

If I ever do this to my Squier Telecaster Custom it is getting the shiny purple treatment. Love how yours turned out!

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, thanks man! Believe it or not, I've sold this guitar since then. But I'm hoping to start a new project soon.

[@HomicidalPandaHD]

@@NinhLyUK That's great to hear. Someone must have really loved that shiny yellow finish!

[@NinhLyUK]

Apparently, they e-mailed me back saying that they actually saw this on KZbin and they bid because of it. Go figure?!

[@saidees9901]

That's a great colour love yellow guitars :-)

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@davidenesi5669]

that's actually amazing! is it a nitro spray paint? where did you buy it?

[@woandersone6509]

Awesome job, the yellow color looks great.

[@NinhLyUK]

Woanders One Thanks man, I appreciate the kind comments on my guitar. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@nightrider6976]

i love that colour!!! it looks amazing mate! any recomendations for an ibanez rg760? its black atm and i want some kind of purple or blue

[@NinhLyUK]

Basecoat silver, electric candy purple or candy neon blue, topcoat and you'll end up with one amazing guitar. All paints can be bought from Canbrush, good luck!

[@JRP3music]

I think that yellow looks really cool! Great job.

[@NinhLyUK]

JRPowellIIIMusic Thanks man, I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@jakemartin2613]

Hey man, appreciate the helpful video, I was just wondering how many cans of primer/paint it took you to cover the body with enough coats so I can get a rough idea when I buy stuff Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Jake Martin If you don't make any mistakes and don't over-spray it, a large can for each stage will do. Because I had to respray the guitar, I had to use double the amount of primer and buy a new colour. Other than that, it should be one can per stage. Hope that helps? Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@funkolator]

Yellow is the best color. The bass looks so good.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, glad you like my guitar!

[@CplWildman]

hi, great vid, i was just wondering if there are any brands of lacquer/primer that you'd recomend? is it best to use automobile lacquer or actual nitrocellulose guitar lacquer, im not looking to spend a ton of money, as little as possible that will do a good job

[@TheMikecheck101]

That candy yellow looks incredible

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@jfd47]

Great video man! And I'm thankful that you're really responsive to the comments cause it's been helpful to see what other people had questions on. And I have a quick question too. I've sanded down the body a bit. Would it be ok to use an enamel based paint and primer spray for the color coat, and an enamel based spray for the clear coat?

[@NinhLyUK]

Enamel is fine, it's just a lot easier to get wrong. Having said that if you do get it right, the results look pretty pro. Hope that helps?

[@BCBell]

Turned out FANTASTIC! Nice job man!

[@NinhLyUK]

BC Bell Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. If you end up trying this yourself, be sure to post a link to it on here. But in the meantime, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@GatoRockYou]

Maybe it's something stupid, but i really like your pronunciation (i'm spanish) good luck!

[@NinhLyUK]

Why thank you! I try my best! Thanks for the comments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@peirox]

Excellent video, very simple and very well done , I 'm working on my Stratocaster, and was afraid to paint with spray can , hahaha it was needed to see someone on youtube. muchas gracias compadre! greetings from Chile

[@NinhLyUK]

P. valco Hello, thank you for commenting on this video. If you're working on an expensive guitar, BE VERY CAREFUL! Other than that - I think it'll look cool once you've done it! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@PaddyChanUK]

Followed this exactly but on my drums. Looks great cheers!

[@NinhLyUK]

That's so awesome! Painting drums is cool. Well done, man! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@calzone.mp3]

Dude, that is certainly your bass now, love the enthusiasm, keep it up.

[@christophersmith9654]

Looks great m8

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Chris, much appreciated!

[@michaelw6277]

That’s an incredible color.

[@LucaDigioia83]

Is that an rbx 374? I had that bass in yellow! Stock!?

[@NinhLyUK]

+Luca Digioia I think in the US, they had a somewhat yellow one as stock. But it certainly wasn't Candy Yellow and it didn't look as cool as mine. But yes, it's a RBX 374. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@stobpkobp1344]

I have that yellow one to, it has a very funky Pink pearlescent on it and didn't sell that great. The yellow Version was only produced 1 or 2 years i think, which makes it kind of "rare"

[@stobpkobp1344]

But i think i have the previous model.... Still a great bass guitar

[@midismith5370]

Finally someone explained all the in a way that makes sense. I am ATDIY guitar right now with glitter and not really sure how to make the finish smooth and awesome but now I see you use a sandpaper and slowly wake your work your way up to the higher thank you so much for your help and the awesome fact that you didn't use a bunch of high-priced professional stuff that I can't afford or even get my hands on so thank you again

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks Jessica - glad you found this video helpful. Yeah, I don't use anything expensive or hard to find, all this stuff you can get at your local hardware store. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@spacecorgi3074]

Hey man! Thank you so much for your video. Tbh, it's one of the most comprehensive HowTo videos out there for painting guitars. I do have a few questions though. Even though the paint I used was the Dulux Duramax Gloss yellow (In fact, I used Duramax for the primer and clear coat too), it still only came up a matte sort of colour. I'm not all that disappointed with this, but for future projects, it would be nice to know why it came out this way. Have you come across this issue before? Do you have any idea how to fix it? Again, thank you so much for the video :)

[@NinhLyUK]

+SeeYouSpaceCorgi You're welcome dude, I'm glad you've commented on this video. To answer your question: I was aware that Duramax was tough performance paint that dried like a matte finish? You can fix this issue by spraying layers of automotive clearcoat over it (or polyurethane), wet sanding and buffing to a mirror finish. Hope that helps? Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@spacecorgi3074]

+Ninh Ly I'm not entirely sure :( Even on the site it specifies that that particular colour is a gloss finish. I remember that in places that had a heavier coating on it were a bit glossy before I sanded it down, but I just sanded them down anyway. I'm trying to find out if the Duramax clear coat is polyurethane, but if not I'll find a specific brand. Thanks so much Ninh! Subscribed for sure!

[@NinhLyUK]

SeeYouSpaceCorgi Cool, thanks! If you need any more help, just ask and I'll try my best to help you.

[@-Bleen]

George Kaftan Oh yea, that'll definitely work. If anything, it'll be better than a guitar that was already painted. You don't gotta worry about sanding all of the old or unwanted paint off for ages. Best of luck to you my friemd!

[@chrislarsen4938]

The paint came out really nice.

[@sergeypareyko6133]

What mixture did you use to wet the guitar and sand it down?

[@crapcannon86]

Sergey Pareyko I'm looking through the comments for the same reason

[@-Bleen]

Sergey Pareyko a little late, but a little soap and water.

[@angelmendieta-rubio749]

Wow, the after color was amazing, nice job

[@jbrown577]

Asian guy sounds British....blowing my mind!

[@NinhLyUK]

+Jay B Ummm, thanks man! There's plenty of us Asian guys with British accents around here. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@tyler_bt3326]

Ninh Ly I think it's because most Asians on KZbin are either Americans or British with an accent (kinda like Herman li) I'm sure the OP meant it in a humourous way

[@Johnnynbk]

fancy a cuppa? YOU GO NOW!

[@AudreyYun]

sounds a bit northern? lol that part got me more than the british part XD

[@lauraglover5277]

I'm from Manchester, he sounds like he's not too far from me haha

[@sixsentsoldiers]

Ninh, great job on the Yamaha. I love the color. Unique.

[@NinhLyUK]

+SixSentSoldiers Thanks man, I appreciate the comments! Yeah the colour is really cool. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@EJericjackson]

haha tekken soundtrack :p

[@NinhLyUK]

+EJ. Hell yeah Tekken!

[@rickwhite404]

It looks great. It certainly is an interesting color. Good job!

[@gergemall]

Cool job, love the yellow

[@jimmyspage9650]

Thanks Ninh. I am in the painting stages of my Hot Shots commemorative guitar and the sanding part on the clear coat really helps as I do not want to see the bumps. Also, it looks like the waxing part is just the same as polishing headlights. I bet a polishing kit at the auto parts store would supply everything one would need.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Jim. Yeah, I got all my parts from an auto store ... and I polished using the same DA polisher that cars use. It's so much quicker! Good luck!

[@Mojoman57]

Awesome tutorial. I would add that you want to be careful not to spray too much in the neck pocket to avoid any fit issues when reattaching the neck.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yes, I forgot to mention to tape the neck pocket up, but common sense would dictate that. Thanks bro.

[@peterrobertnixon2243]

Awesome job. Im having a go with gloss varnish instead of primer, and then spraying the paint onto that. Simply because I have a can. Hopefully it'll work

[@taylormattingly1729]

I like the color. You did a great job.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Kaycee Mattingly Cool, thanks Kaycee! I'm glad you approve of this guitar! I'm sure you could do the same (if not better) than I did. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@neilmatthews2527]

Thanks for an encouraging video . Bass looks really cool , well done .

[@NinhLyUK]

+neil matthews Thanks Neil, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@janaichristokharkongor8647]

Wow wonderful video. Gorgeous guitar.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro!

[@mist3ral]

Good video. I think you have the right balance of info, humour, tone and tempo. It pains me to say this but, I'm finding myself saying "Ooo...that's a nice colour". I had a bright orange Charvel once...was so naff it was good!

[@NinhLyUK]

+mist3ral Hey man, thanks for the comments on my video. Any any guitar is a good guitar so long as it fits your requirements! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@geekPlayground]

Perfect ! Just what I needed to know in a fast way. Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Pedro, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@deccers6459]

Great Tutorial! I'm going to go spray paint my 1958 Les Paul a nice bright purple now. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Each to their own I guess. Thanks bro.

[@deccers6459]

Ninh Ly it was a joke lol it would half the value of the guitar

[@clementm8407]

my girlfriend owns the bass in this video! great work Ninh, looks way better in real life than in the video

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah, awesome! I'm glad it went to a good home. Yeah, I'm not playing so much now so I've had to jettison some of my guitars. I'm glad your girlfriend likes this one. Cheers for the compliments!

[@manuelbasurto2348]

Awesome!! What I like about your videos is that you explain everything... great tutorial...if only others could copy your teachings ...

[@NinhLyUK]

+Manuel Basurto Thanks Manuel! I appreciate the kind comments on these guitar videos. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Thetroublemaker619]

thats a beautiful TRBX 304. love the colour. and thanks for the tutorial

[@NinhLyUK]

Thetroublemaker619 Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Yeah, the colour is cool and I highly recommend a candy paint finish if you do this yourself. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@KyleDaSloth]

i am currently rebuilding a cheap explorer-style guitar. this video will help when I go to repaint it. thanks for sharing!

[@NinhLyUK]

***** Cool - I hope it goes well for you. I look forward to seeing the finished product. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@KyleDaSloth]

Ninh Ly I just decided to rout the body for a tremolo. as soon as I get the tremolo fitted I'm repainting the body and when I've finished everything I'll do a finish vid to see what people think about it.

[@NinhLyUK]

***** Awesome! When you do that, post a link so that we can all see :)

[@KyleDaSloth]

i'll do that :)

[@LowrieMusic]

The MINUTE you said "If you're a lazy bastard like me" I hit that like button. Thank you, sir.

[@NinhLyUK]

Just being honest man. And thanks! :)

[@berthosquire]

Excellent video. Thank you. Your bass looks really nice after the paint job.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. If you try this yourself, remember to take your time and don't over spray!

[@MrThresher7]

Awesome job dude and you have a great voice too!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@Meddled]

I don't use wood filler on guitars any more. It shrinks, is a bit tricky to work with and is a paint in the ass. I use Isopon P38 bodyfiller, which you can get from Halfords.

[@NinhLyUK]

P38 is a great idea! I think I'll use that next time if I have a hefty ding to repair. Yeah, Wood Filler isn't the best, I generally use it to smooth over minor dings. I just use it because I have a crap-load of it. But you are right in saying that it's a pain in the ass. Cheers for the comment. Be sure to share this video and subscirbe :)

[@Meddled]

Cheers for the reply. Is that Canbrush clear lacquer you are using? Do you find it dries hard enough? I'm wasting time and brain cells using Halfords lacquer at the moment and finding it is still soft after a month.

[@NinhLyUK]

It's better than that Halfords stuff, it's a lot easier to work with and it dries quicker. But if you want a solid rock hard finish, either go with an enamel based paint or even better: polyurethane spray. That stuff really does work.

[@mrmichael972]

Nice video. Thanks very much. And yeah that color turned out nice.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man ... yeah the colour turned out great. Candy paint is the way to go with stuff like this! :)

[@EliezerMercado1975]

The bass looks great. Awesome job.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks!

[@TheMaceo900]

Very clear and concise good job.. but that yellow dun look mellow.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Wayne. I wanted it to be more in-your-face than mellow. But yeah, it turned out pretty good! :)

[@emmancastillo8679]

Super nice job! congrats

[@NinhLyUK]

+Emman Castillo Thanks Emman, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

Ah, the tekken tune in the background! Sweet guide man, I'll have a crack at this soon

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks!

[@rooguitar]

Thanks, that´s helpful! Great job on your bass!

[@NinhLyUK]

rooguitar Any time! I'm glad you found this video tutorial helpful. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@ruthlessadmin]

I learned (the hard way) that the finish of some cheaper guitars makes up a note-worthy portion of the weight (and thus balance as it hangs from the strap), so be careful about sanding to bare wood. It seems unnecessary anyway, if all you're doing is changing the color.

[@tuberuser377]

You seem to know a thing or two about this so if you don’t mind I’ve gotta question, if I wanted to change only the color on my guitar could I just apply the new paint over the existing paint job or should I sand it down first?

[@ruthlessadmin]

@@tuberuser377 I really don't have a lot of experience beyond that first fail, but if I were to do another one, I'd just rough up the surface with a relatively fine grain sandpaper, then lay down a few coats of a very opaque primer, then lay down a few coats of paint, and finally seal it with something (I'm not sure what product would be good for that). Good luck!

[@tuberuser377]

@@ruthlessadmin Thanks for your honesty and your tips!

[@cesarronalding]

Great video! Very concise and easy to follow. You didn't talk about what did you do to the guitar headstock, though. How did you paint it and kept the yamaha logo? You should do a video on this kind of parts, as they are more difficult to paint.

[@NinhLyUK]

cesarronalding Believe it or not, the headstock was already silver and in good condition, so I sprayed the candy colour over the top and the Yamaha logo showed through. Just in case it didn't though, I had a spare set of Yamaha decals made up. Thanks for the compliments on this video - be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@cesarronalding]

Good to know! I think I don't think that if I do that in my guitars I'll have the same luck, best have the spare decals.

[@NinhLyUK]

cesarronalding Indeed. I used a candy paint so that's kinda transparent. But if you're using a solid colour - it's spare decals all the way :)

[@AdamCHowell]

NIce... I recently bought a bass of ebay and it's nice but it has a messy custom paint job. I might try this when I have time.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah go for it. I did the same with this one and it turned out great. So long as you don't make any jackass mistakes like I did (i.e. do a rush job), I think you'll be fine! Good luck! :)

[@angusyoung9594]

What make is the yellow paint you're using? How is the finish bearing up in the months since you did the job? Not all spray paint is created equal. Nice concise video. I'm about to revamp a Strat and and I was going to go for either white to black, but seeing the yellow has given me other ideas.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Angus Young The brand I used was 'CanBrush' (as in the picture). It seems to hold up well, no fading or chipping away. Pretty good. If you like my yellow finish, I highly recommend the candy finishes - real electric stuff! Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@smollande]

To the point, no bs. Great vid!

[@Bollockmetwotimes]

We were doing this in parallel. Found a beat up Yamaha the same as yours and knocked it back to the wood, staining it and clear coating it. Fucking love them basses! Pickups are huge!

[@bqk95]

Great video! Very informative so I subscribed.

[@NinhLyUK]

+bqk178 Thanks man, I'm glad you found this video on spraying your guitar helpful! Be sure to share this video, thanks for subscribing :)

[@ThibautVDP]

started disassembling a cheapo second hand guitar to repaint. i put paper tape with little labels on the pickups and some other components, telling me which of the three it is (neck, middle, bridge) and which direction was originally up.

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, I hope it goes well. And yes, I either paper tape the wires or marker pen them so that I know where they go. I also take pictures just in case I need to check how it goes on. Cheers :)

[@brandonhall3304]

I like the color. I don't know why some people don't like Yellow, but I do.

[@NinhLyUK]

It's awesome isn't it! I'd have my car that colour if I could! Thanks Brandon, much appreciated! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@barbarianblood2316]

I’m gonna try it. Great video🤘

[@kenchong8390]

hi there, few question here to ask. 1. how much the sanding job need to apply if i want to change the colour from yellow to black? what kind of sand paper should i sand the guitar? need to be sanded from coarse to fine? 2. how long i need to let it dry after spraying the wood primer and before spraying the paint? 3. how long i need to let it dry after spraying the paint and before spraying the clear coat? 4. how long i need to let it dry after spraying the clear coat and before sand with wet paper? thanks for your answer, your bass look so gorgeous.

[@NinhLyUK]

Hi Ken. 1) Yes, generally you should sand from course to fine. Start with 60 grit, then 120, then 180, then 320. Alternatively, if you don't want to do all that sanding - use a chemical paint stripper and melt the paint off. Should be done in about an hour using this method. Then just fine sand it to a smooth finish. 2) Depends on the paint you're using. Some paints dry differently to others, but I find that leaving it two hours between coats of the same paint and leaving it two days to fully harden before starting on the next kind of paint works well. 3) Same as above. 4) I would let the guitar harden for about 5 days before considering wet sanding (or a bit shorter if you live in a hot place, or a bit longer if you live in a cold place). Always leave to dry somewhere that's dust free and warm. Thanks for the kind comments ken, let me know if you need anything else? Be sure to subscribe and share this video :)

[@kenchong8390]

Ninh Ly thanks for your help, thats great!

[@NinhLyUK]

No problem :)

[@Telecaster70]

great job..I've done it a couple of times and from what I've learned here did everything wrong I possibly could :-) Gonna try it again, following your instructions and see how it goes this time.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Peter L Cool - I'm glad this video helped. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@christianabbott4391]

That looks great man! I'm think of doing a dark purple on a Les paul rebuild.

[@NinhLyUK]

That would be sweet. If you manage to do a candy finish like mine, that would look amazing! Good luck bro! :)

[@sbdreamin]

i like the color. looks nice.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated!

[@stephenleslie9282]

Oh right I saw a video with disconnecting the wiring I have subscribed I may have a go am not sure yet did you use a psint stripper to remove the paint to bare wood I have tip for you what the old french polishers use to use if you have dents rather using filler on bare wood you use wet cloth over the dent and get and iron and the heat from the iron creates steam and grain of the wood will rise above the surface so you then just sand it back ok thanks for all your help steve

[@NinhLyUK]

+Stephen Leslie I should have used paint stripper but I didn't. I know in the future to use it. as for dents - I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip and for subscribing :)

[@ksmit]

Great color man!!!

[@NinhLyUK]

ksmit Thanks man, I highly recommend a candy finish if you try this yourself.Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@Thejayfrancis]

You did a great job man! Thanks for sharing!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Jeremy! Please share and subscribe :)

[@pjmuck]

I see you laid the bass down on it's back when you sprayed the various stages. Most people I know who refinish guitars hang the instrument so they can spray all sides. How did you get to the back and sides of the bass? Did you spray the top first and let that dry before flipping the instrument over to do the rest?

[@NinhLyUK]

+pjmuck Yes I did. I don't have enough room in my place to hang it somewhere, so I did it one step at a time. Front first, then back, then sides. It took forever, and if you hang it up it's like 1/2 the time. Hope that helps? Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@bjfornash9976]

Awesome job Brother!!!🤘🏼🎸🇺🇸⚡️⚡️. You’re motivating me to rattle can my current project.😎🤙🏻🎸💥

[@NinhLyUK]

Cheers bro! Glad this inspires you to do the same. Looking forward to seeing your work!

[@paulkielty3800]

Genius looks great.

[@dogbiscuit1649]

Hello Ninh, how's it going?! I saw you do your clear red Yamaha about oooo, eight months ago..? That paint job on your bass is first class mate, especially when you explain that you had to rescue her, nice one. I've not done a Straguar in the end, but a fairly heavily altered Strat. I'm not finished yet, its the lacquer next...:-/ (Which is how I arrived here). Wish me luck please! She is Electric Orange, the colour Focus ST's were when they first came out. All the pics so far are on google+ (unless you avoid that like the plague, its all fairly new to me so I'm allowed a bit of leeway I think! (&, I'm enjoying leaving posts that by the end, the reader needs counseling, or a drink)), I'm afraid I'm lacking the technology and skills to do a video that anyone would want to watch... Well done man, again, a concise video, and a wicked result. :-)) Cheers Ninh, Mick.

[@NinhLyUK]

+Michael Jones Hey Mick! Firstly, thanks very much for the compliments of my guitar on this video! Secondly, I love that Focus ST orange! I think that'd look really sweet. I just tried to check out your profile and I've seen that you've stripped it down and you've got hand-drawn plans of it. When it's done, let me know on your profile and we can all bask in the glory that is a job well done!

[@dogbiscuit1649]

+Ninh Ly Thanks Ninh, I will do, should be soon!

[@ChefRojo]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated! Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this! :)

[@whichdoctorofficial1751]

What grits did you use for wet sanding? How many layers of clear? What kind of clear did you use?

[@NinhLyUK]

+Senile Youth Official 600, 1000, 1500 (2000 if necessary) and them some car polish. You can use normal automotive clear, although for that rock hard finish, go with polyurethane. Hope that helps?

[@PierreThm]

Awesome tutorial !

[@NinhLyUK]

Thomas Pierre Thanks man, I appreciate the comments!Be sure help me out by sharing this video and subscribing :)

[@learnerlearns]

Nice concise tutorial. Love your T shirt... at least the fine print anyway...

[@NinhLyUK]

Learner-Learns Ah, you saw that! A lot of people think I'm some kind of 'God-boy', but only you've noticed the small print! Well done! Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@learnerlearns]

Naw... you're too smart for that kind if brain washing. Thumbs UP!

[@SDRockman]

+Ninh Ly You should get another t-shirt saying the same thing, but replace the word god with buddha.

[@NinhLyUK]

SDRockman Ha! I don't think they made that one, I didn't see any of those in the shop :P

[@SDRockman]

+Ninh Ly Gosh, that's strange.... They are well prepared to make a t-shirt speaking out only against one religion and not the others? Seems completely biased to me.

[@sleekitwan]

Good job! On preparing by not entirely removing the original paint but just sanding it to give a good key, it is common for a metallic topcoat to get a silver undercoat. So, in your particular case, this probably was the way you would go anyway? Thanks for letting us see it.

[@NinhLyUK]

Pretty much, yeah. I didn't have to do much undercoating for this one - the metallic silver on a silver guitar went on with just one or two coats. Then the candy yellow only took two or three coats max. Will have to do another guitar soon.

[@EpicJosh15]

Nice job man!

[@NinhLyUK]

+EpicJosh15 Thanks man, I appreciate the comments, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@michaelconiglio3056]

Hey man, great video. Succinct and to the point. No filler! Couple of questions, if you have paint plus primer do you need the primer? Also, is lacquer the same as clear coat? Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro. 1) No, if you have a combined paint + primer, you don't need primer. Be careful with that stuff though, sometimes it can go on lumpy. 2) Yes, lacquer is clear coat. Thanks!

[@michaelconiglio3056]

@@NinhLyUK thank you. Is there a particular brand you recommend? I tried finding "Canbrush". Looks like it might be UK only.