Telecaster Guitar Forum. Sep 23, 1. Age: 57 Posts: I have a honey blonde HW1 tele rosewood fretboard that I've been considering painting similar to Jimmy Page's dragon tele Can some kind soul inform me as to the type of paint I would use to do that?
At some point I might be brave enough to paint an entire guitar like Eric Clapton's old SG but right now I'd be happy just knowing how to paint a few symbols or a small image on the body. As you can probably tell, I know nothing about this type of stuff - thanks for any pointers you can give me.
Love this forum! Sep 24, 2. Posts: 10, That's mainly acrylic and nitrocellulose lacquer. Anything else will probably cause problems by reacting with the binders in the nitro and blowing up into blemishes which won't harden.
How long does it take for lacquer to dry? Lacquer dries in no more than half an hour, but it must cure completely between coats. Let the newly sprayed wood dry for about 48 hours, or as directed by the manufacturer. Then lightly smooth the surface with No. Is nitrocellulose lacquer toxic? Nitrocellulose lacquers produce a hard yet flexible, durable finish that can be polished to a high sheen.
They become relatively non-toxic after approximately a month since, at this point, the lacquer has evaporated most of the solvents used in its production. What is nitrocellulose lacquer made of? Nitrocellulose lacquer is made by taking cotton and treating it with sulfuric and nitric acid, generating an acidic pulp, which can be strained to produce a watery resin.
The resulting resin is then combined with a number of fast drying solvents to produce the finished lacquer. How long does it take nitrocellulose lacquer to dry? Lacquer is a clear or colored coating called a varnish that is often used to give wooden surfaces a glossy look.
Lacquer is dangerous to swallow. Breathing in the fumes for a long period is also harmful. Film-forming finishes such as varnish or lacquer can be used, but perform poorly on butcher blocks and cutting boards. Whatever you use, make sure that the finish is safe and not toxic. Modern lacquer thinners increasingly have to comply with low-VOC regulations.
Off-gassing takes anywhere from 72 hours to the lifetime of the product. For example, The EPA recommends that you allow off-gassing of carpets to take place in a well-ventilated environment for at least 72 hours after installation.
Paint can off-gas for six months , and particle board for up to twenty years. What is nitrocellulose lacquer used for? Is nitrocellulose the same as lacquer? What brands of guitars are finished with nitrocellulose lacquer? Does lacquer crack? How do you age nitrocellulose lacquer?
How do you tell if a guitar has a nitrocellulose finish? How long does nitrocellulose take to wear? The way you play probably more like 3 or 4 months. When did fender stop using nitro finish? Does fender still use nitrocellulose? Which Strat has nitro finish? What is the best finish for guitars? Which is better lacquer or varnish? What is the best clear coat for guitars? Is nitrocellulose lacquer toxic? Is lacquer bad for your health?
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