The Steampunk Guitar Part 9 Painting The Steampunk Guitar With Metallic Colors

Watch as I finally spray the Steampunk guitar body and neck with water-based metallic paint and treat it to some airbrushed distressed weathering effects.
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[@crystalacofficial]

Awesome job again Chris. True artist. We are proud to be a part of it.

[@HighlineGuitars]

When it comes to water-based finishes, you guys set the standard and so far no one else comes close to what you offer.

[@crystalacofficial]

@@HighlineGuitars Only the best for the best! Thank you again for choosing CrystaLac!

[@oldmanzen6682]

Spectacular technical skill on display here. Great work.

[@BenjaminFranceMusic]

That looks INCREDIBLE Chris! Great job on the finish!!!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@daveredfern8258]

Absolute precision and creativity

[@jodyovsiew3671]

Great job! I love the distressed look a lot! Wow!

[@knightyyz]

The hammered copper looks amazing

[@worshipgeek]

What a great finish. I especially like the hammered copper, but, really, the whole thing is exquisite. As you were aging and weatheting it, I was groaning inside, but clearly you knew where you wanted to take it, and my groans were premature. I couldn't pull this off because I'd never have the confidence required to "wreck" something I just labored to make beautiful. Am I the only one who used to scream in dismay as Bob Ross would put that big old tree in the foreground of whatever beautiful landscape he'd just painted, only to admit it actually belonged there when he was done? Yeah. This is like that. Sorry for shouting. 😀

[@HighlineGuitars]

And it's still not done yet. Wait until you see the hardware and the rivets.

[@TheRrgilm]

Beautiful Artwork Christ!!!

[@KellanMeigh]

Awesome work! I've been using the Brite Tone Gloss and the Flip'N Awesome 3 in 1 paint to get that Fender Tahitian Coral color. Next guitar will be a Gold Top using their metallic paint. Glad I watched this video, it gives me more confidence in the process.

[@FragrantVagrant69]

I think an entire guitar with that hammered copper look would also be an amazing instrument. Very well done as usual!

[@bouboudave]

Real beauty!!!

[@bradfitz999]

That looks incredible!

[@scottakam]

Looks very cool.

[@applebutter4036]

Awesome work!

[@Ruddigore]

Awesome. I'm a newbie to your channel but have subscribed to make sure I get to see all of your future content. And yes, I'll probably work my way through your back-catalogue too 👍

[@HighlineGuitars]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@spotmfd9431]

Nice paint job

[@ccchicken8889]

Love this guitart Chris!! ;)

[@jimbecker5675]

That hammered effect under the copper really worked out well.

[@funkypat5349]

Wow! it's coming along! That really looks like fun! Akin to are childhood modelling projects. It strikes me as one of those quiet days painting away. Nice work!

[@MrPatzerat]

For the last 4 years I was touring the world on a steampunk theme show and got so many steampunk guitars presented to me. They were nice but unplayable and heavy. This one is not only nice but will definitely be a player. Very cool sir! Well planned

[@HighlineGuitars]

Oh wow! That's really cool.

[@jonahguitarguy]

I really wasn't expecting this Chris. Absolutely beautiful!

[@1106Winter]

Wasn't a fan of the finish, until you pulled out the airbrush. Looks awesome. Wouldn't call it typically steampunk, but still freaking awesome.

[@maxcohen9639]

Awesome work as usual good sir!

[@angusmackay7281]

Thanks, Chris, for another very informative video. Using the 220 grit really made the finish. I learned from modellers that oil paints cut with thinner actually work best for washes - they take longer to dry than the acrylics but offer a lot more control.

[@HighlineGuitars]

I actually do quite a bit of model making as well. Armor, cars and scratch built 1:16 scale figures. I used to use oil washes, but have switched to water based for time.

[@AdrianDecaux]

wow, you never disappoint! amazing work!

[@yobentley7274]

Interesting. Oh yeah, I did order the machinists squares I asked about in your last vid. Thanks. My shop will be together soon.

[@peterricoy]

Wow, way to go!!

[@SnifferCustoms]

Haha, I never see the word "wow" in so many video comments. Very amazing work!! This is at a whole other level of guitar finish!

[@HighlineGuitars]

Wow, thank you!

[@dalgguitars]

The hammered copper effect really turned out fantastic!

[@skunkygrogan4247]

Nice job!

[@mikeivey8471]

Absolutely Amazing !! Well done , sir !!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

Nice!

[@GahMehGrrrr]

Very nice.

[@user-fo2ye3jl9i]

Should of mixed it in the spray container.Got it 😂❤

[@nicholasrigg8999]

Good stuff

[@paultrombetta]

Friggin' wow

[@steveroberts]

Absolutely fabulous work. I don't like it, but that's not important. Well done

[@guitarboomer88]

Awesome

[@ebandcamp]

Neat !

[@mechajabo]

Looking awesome Chris! Been having fun following this one. Hope you're planning on using some open gear tuners on this :p

[@HighlineGuitars]

I'm using no name locking tuners because I didn't want to use expensive tuners that I intend to relic. Stay tuned!

[@frankmusiol6871]

Wow👍👍👍👍

[@williamthrasher8540]

Where do you get your supplies for winding pickups? Great paint job very nice carved guitar.

[@HighlineGuitars]

CE Distribution for parts and Remington for wire.

[@williamthrasher8540]

I have acquired the parts for your pickup winder (got plans from you a month or so ago). Time to put it together and wind some pickups. Thanks

[@jimbucket2996]

Very creative. Is this a commissioned build, a personal guitar, or just an expiramental build you are selling and is this an idea of yours completely from scratch?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Just for fun.

[@roadkill3881]

You did a good job but I'd like it better all copper colored.

[@HighlineGuitars]

All one color? Boring!

[@perryjo6057]

hello! can i use brite tone with color Pigments as a bass coat? not a metallic one.

[@HighlineGuitars]

Yes of course!

[@perryjo6057]

@@HighlineGuitars thanks a lot!!

[@thewalrus1968]

unreal

[@numberkruncherr]

It looks awesome, but you seem to use a lot of coats in each stage. How thick does your finish end up?

[@HighlineGuitars]

I don't know. That's not something I would ever feel the need to measure.

[@numberkruncherr]

@@HighlineGuitars Well I wouldn't expect you to chip a hole in your finish and use a depth gauge 🙂But since you seem to use considerably more coats than many other luthiers and finishers on KZbin I'm just interested as to whether it's because you've developed a preference for thinner coats, or a thicker more protective finish?

[@HighlineGuitars]

@@numberkruncherr I prefer a thick protective finish when clear coating paint or going for a mirror-like high gloss.

[@numberkruncherr]

@@HighlineGuitars Thanks. Your finishes certainly look great.

[@r.llynch4124]

Hey Chris how much clear to metallic do you mix with, what is the ratio? thanks

[@HighlineGuitars]

I don’t know the ratio. I just mix until it looks good.

[@r.llynch4124]

@@HighlineGuitars Thanks Chris. On the subject of paint, which paint product are you currently using. It's driving me crazy trying to settle on a water based paint. I'm not really wanting to go the nitro route. I'm liking the look of the metallic paint but not sure on the solid color brands. thanks again

[@HighlineGuitars]

@@r.llynch4124 I mix my own paints using Crystalac pigments and Brite Tone

[@r.llynch4124]

@@HighlineGuitars perfect. That's what I'm leaning towards myself. Could I mix the metallic mica with the black poly gloss to get a tinted black with copper silver or gold and spray with my LVLP?

[@HighlineGuitars]

@@r.llynch4124 Don't know. Try it.

[@NocturnusMortem]

I have a question for you that isn’t related to this video to this video, but is related to guitar building I need to be able to send pictures in order to explain my question. How can i email you?

[@HighlineGuitars]

Visit www.eguitarplans.com and scroll to the bottom of the page.

[@NocturnusMortem]

Highline Guitars thanks

[@OlavSchneider]

Looks to busy