I use Spray Max 2k and 1k rattle cans. Sprays well and easy to level-sand and polish. It's the stuff Brad Angove uses most of the time in his rattle can video's. These are available in the UK. WARNING...

Bump! This is a great Q... I too would love to know What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using? We use our CureUV system but realise it is prohibitively expensive... I've only ever used o...

Bump! This is a great Q... I too would love to know What clear coat finishes are people in the UK using? We use our CureUV system but realise it is prohibitively expensive...

Loads of videos out there - most seem to be from the USA - lots of the people spraying finishes probably won’t live long as they seem to have the same approach to wearing protective equipment and extr...

@rocknroller912My first acoustic probably won't leave the house, but my electrics will need to survive the real world of gigging in pubs (so might a future acoustic, but I'll deal with that when I get...

@jonhodgson In my experience it's not what type of finish you apply that makes the difference between good and bad results, it's the wood preparation and attention to detail like flatting between coat...

@rocknroller912 "What are you finishing acoustic or electric guitar?" Hopefully both, but I'm primarily asking with regards to electric at the moment, because I'm envisaging the first acoustic I build...

I will add that this is only for electric guitars, not acoustic.

I find the best way with painting wood, as that is the substrate we are using for guitar building, is to wipe everything down with a damp cloth, this raises the grain. Sand it all flat again and then ...

What are you finishing acoustic or electric guitar

that was why i suggested taking it to a small body shop How prepped would they (probably) want the body @mezy? Grain filled and sanded to 600? Would that be good enough for primer coat?

that was why i suggested taking it to a small body shop, one i worked at would paint anything, from rc model air planes to hand made gun buts, I like 2k even if you are not adept with a spray gun you...

It seems that every person has their own favourite method and product for finishing - and that one person's experience is often not a good indicator of how someone else will find it! At least, that's ...

Never tried rattle cans, I used to be in body shops so used to the 2k clear. If you have a small body repair place near to you they may be willing to chuck in the spray booth with another job and lick...

@mezy2K rattle cans are one option I'm considering, Brad Angove seems to manage a good finish with them (though of course, that guy has lots of experience with different spray methods).

I use car two pack clear, needs to be sprayed on but have known people to use a roller, a good fine flat and polish

I'm looking for a gloss, fairly durable clear coat that I can apply at home with no specialist spray equipment.It seems like pretty much everything that is showcased in YouTube Luthier videos (Crystal...

Cheers guys, I really appreciate the support / encouragement. i tweaked the headstock from the original design as I realised it wouldn’t hang on a guitar stand with the initial design. I’m honestly re...

More progress. This is actually starting to look like neck and everything @cheeswhisk Yeah it looks good to me. I love the headstock shape.

Looking good @cheesewhisk. 👍