Quick question about clear coat....laquer...

[sleepy_monkey]

I looked around but did not see any step by step posts about clear coating a bass that is not already clear coated. Already painted, etc...but was not clear coated from the factory.

What is the best to use? should I spray it on using an air compressor or is there a can spray on? Low end bass, but wanting to protect the finish nonetheless.

Links to clear coat/laquer would be much appreciated.

Thanks a million!

 

[dreadheadbass]

do you have any pictures of it?
also have you ever painted using a spray gun and compressor before?
i'd love to help i airbrush guitars cars and motorbikes but unless i know what exp you have and a little more detail on what your trying to achieve its a bit of a stab in the dark

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Just bought it from a TBer...will have it next week sometime.

I have painted using a spray gun before but never clear coated anything. The painting was basement walls....nothing like a car or guitar or anything.

Here are some pics

 

[sonic assassin]

ive used polyurethane in a can with good results. i used a satin finish, im not sure about glossy finishes.

that bass looks fun though.

 

[scottyd]

Are you sure it's not coated with a satin clear?

 

[dreadheadbass]

Are you sure it's not coated with a satin clear?

agreed it looks like a satin finish to me

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Hmm..I will know for sure when I get it and respond here....would be great if I didn't have to do anything to the finish and just start putting all kinds of pups in it.

 

[Mcfunkinstein]

Just bought it from a TBer...will have it next week sometime.

I have painted using a spray gun before but never clear coated anything. The painting was basement walls....nothing like a car or guitar or anything.

Here are some pics

put a lipstick tube pup on there and there wont be a tone on earth you couldnt hitr

 

[Rattman]

agreed it looks like a satin finish to me

I apologize: I need to ask a question also pertaining to the OP's clear coat query.. One of my Fenders will need some more clear coating as well. It is a USA Fender.. painted black.. What coating is appropriate to NOT change the black? I want to retain the black without any yellowing.

OP: Also looking forward to seeing your bass after you've done the proposed clear coat, plus the addition of the new pickups.. thats a fine-looking paint scheme . .

-Rob

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Thanks! I love the color too...my g/f said it looks like a watermelon

I think I am going to try to put 3 different sets of pups in it...each set has its own volume control....so I could put in EMGs, Barts, and whatever else. I am going to get a Fender neck and replace the current neck.....can't wait to get it and get started!

 

[sleepy_monkey]

I think I am going to hold off on clear coat right now....the bass just looks too pretty in person and I don't want to jack it all up.

The pups sound surprisingly good...but I think I am going to replace them all later on....are there better tone pots?

This is Tone/Volume/Volume/Volume