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SPRAY PAINTED BASSES, let's see 'em

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GlennW

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Sep 6, 2006
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#1
One of my basses has been coming together very well as far as sound and feel, but the color has to go. I want to paint it without making it a major project so I'm going to use a can of Krylon instead of automotive acrylic lacquer which is very labor intensive and time consuming.

I'd like to see some of your spray painted basses whether they came out good or bad.

Here's a pic of the bass and the color it'll be. It'll just have one white chicken head knob when it's done.
 
#2
Krylon stuff isn't all that bad, but if you don't go through the long sanding process it probably won't look that great. I've had good results with using krylon and then using clear lacquer over it and then sanding it out. I'm not sure if you need to but I also did the whole sanding process on the color and then waited about 4 days before going on with the clear.
 
#4
First thing, Cool looking bass. What is it?
There are some good quality rattle can paints out there these days, and if you do it right it should come out looking pretty sweet. If the finish that is on the bass looks pretty good I would scuff it with some 400 grit and shoot right over the top of the finish that is already there. Then use a clear coat over the top to give it some extra durability and gloss.
 
#5
Krylon Teal Green, with spray can Dreft laquer & lots of sanding and buffing...:

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#6
First thing you need to know is that there are compatability issues with Krylon. The new formula is enamel. There are ways around it, but you have to take precautions. You can also use duplicolor spray can paints. You can find them at most auto parts stores. They are acrylic lacquer and are easier to use, and you can also find a close match to most of the classic fender colors.
 
#7
I will have a spray can job *gasp* guitar to show in a little while. I am really taking my time with this thing. And as has been said, you can get a really good job and a smooth finish if you take the time and put in the work.

I am leting the body dry for a week after clear coats before wet sanding and will let it dry about a month before polishing. Basically the body will smell like fresh paint for a while. When that is very fain or goes away it is time to polish and wax.
 
#11
ThaLowEndTheory said:
First thing you need to know is that there are compatability issues with Krylon. The new formula is enamel. There are ways around it, but you have to take precautions. You can also use duplicolor spray can paints. You can find them at most auto parts stores. They are acrylic lacquer and are easier to use, and you can also find a close match to most of the classic fender colors.
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I'll look at DupliColor. The last time I tried Krylon it wasn't as user friendly as I remembered, and maybe the new enamel formula was why. Thanks.
 
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it's my ugly bitch. just got it. bought it from a friend who toured with it while playing with the band dope, hence the "d" where the "r" should be. it's a b.c. rich parts mutt assembled from parts laying around the factory before the first sale. sounds lile a dream, and a **** load of fun to play.
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#18
Eric Perry said:
I remember reading in several places that one of the keys to a good rattle can finish is to soak the can in warm water to heat up the contents a little before spraying. The warmer (and thinner) paint flows better and decreases the chance of orange peel.
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And spray many light mist coats till you get the finish your looking for. Wait till the coat previous is a little bit tacky before spraying the next coat. This will keep it from chipping easy.
 

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