what type/brand of paint would be good for a paint job on a electric guitar?

Question

the wood type is mohogany or rosewood i think

Answer 1

My guess it isn't rosewood. If it is, you are over your head and shouldn't try it because of the high oil content of the wood.

I assume that the body is either new or the wood has been stripped bare. Hopefully you didn't take a belt sander to remove the finish or you have likely ruined the body. Paint doesn't fill in sanding scratches or dents. Anyway, here's the way to do it:

1) Go to an autoparts store, buy 2 BIG cans of grey sandable primer, 4 BIG cans of clear gloss lacquer, and 2 small cans of the color you want... if it requires a base coat make sure to get that too. Most stores sell Duplicolor which is acrylic lacquer and this is just fine for a "home job".
2) Sand the body with 120, 180, 220 and 320 grit sandpaper. Don't skip grits. Direction of sanding is not too important with solid color finishes.
3) If your guitar has a bolt on neck mask the inside of the neck pocket.
4) Wipe down the sanded body with DENATURED alcohol (not isopropyl), allow to dry and resand with 320 grit. Try not to touch the body after this.
5) Wipe down the body again, then following the directions on the can coat the guitar with the primer. Use all of it, and follow the dry times listed on the cans. Wait 48 hours.
6) Sand the primer smooth with 600 grit wet or dry sandpaper (DRY, not wet). It will be powdery and turn light grey. Use a sanding block on the flat surfaces. You'll notice that there may be dark grey spots among the light grey. You must sand until they disappear.
7) Wipe down again, then apply the base coat (if necessary) AND the color coat, again, following the can directions. Do NOT sand between the base and color coats. You only need to cover the entire guitar so it is all the right color...no need for lots of coats. Wait a WEEK!
8) Do NOT sand. Wipe down the guitar again and cover it with ONE can of clear according to directions. Wait 48 hours then sand WET with 600 grit sandpaper.
9) There will be a white "slurry" that forms. Wipe it off as it forms. If you let the body dry you'll notice shiny "dots" surrounded by dullness. You want the entire body dull. Be careful not to sand through to the color coats. If you are unsure of yourself, get to the point of "shiny dots" and apply another can of clear like in step 7.
10) After sanding, apply the remaining cans of clear according to the directions, than wait 1 WEEK. Don't move it from where you have been spraying to avoid fingerprints and other nasties.
11) Sand with 600, 800, 1000, and 1200 grit wet sandpaper. Wipe clean, then polish with automotive rubbing compound (usually red in color), then automotive polishing compound (usually a white liquid), remove the masking from the neck pocket, and reassemble.

Estimated time- 3 weeks+. Don't rush it!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I would use a good enamel with high gloss, but if the wood is mohogany or rosewood why paint it? Natural wood is way better than paint. Especially if the grain shows well. For a clear finish use a clear polyurethane, but polish the wood before hand.

Answer 3

looks like a green version of a Van Halen guitar from the 1980s. it's cool but only you can say if you like it or not.

Answer 4

dont paint it if its a sweet guitar....
if its a crappy guitar, use whatever paint you want

Answer 5

laquer