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Oops I did it again.
Hah!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by glenwilliam
I recently posted a thread with that as the title!
These things happen...
It is the will of the universe. You can't fight it.
Thinking about colours and considering sticking with acrylic this time. With my P Bass I used nitro in Surf Green from Sydney guitar setups but I am thinking of going a different direction here.
Anyone had a go with these?
https://www.eckersleys.com.au/liquit...y-paints-400ml
Any reason why this wouldn't work with timbermate filler?
Should work OK with Timbermate.
Finish looks to be between matt and satin, so if you wanted a shiny finish, then you’d need to find a compatible clear gloss coat.
Probably best to experiment on some scrap first. So far I haven't had any dramas using the clear I use with different base coats.
1+ on experimenting
According to the mfg's website it's a matte finish. It looks very similar to the spray paint I have gotten the best results with, MTN94:
https://www.montanacolors.com/en/pro...l-spray-paint/
They even have the same colored cap ring...which made me wonder.
So I went searching to see if anyone had compared them, and I found this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmFxiX7kIE
I have not tried Liquitex, but I can tell you that for a solid color I really like the MTN94. It has a very high solid content, so it's coverage and opacity are great. It's low velocity, so you have to get closer to the object than you ordinarily would. I am normally quite good at causing drips in spray paint, and bad at preventing them. I have yet to have a drip with the MTN94. It also builds fairly quickly--almost like a filling primer. Speaking of which, it also does not need primer. The MFG says that there is no problem using it without primer, but you may need a bit more. I have not found that to be the case though. Two coats is sufficient for coverage. I put on a few more purely to prevent sanding mistakes. It is sold primarily in art stores, as is the Liquitex, I think, but it's priced about like big box spray paint...here in the US at least.
I have not tried the other paint she uses, the Montana Gold. I have tried Montana Black--their nitro spray paint. Nice, but I am trying to avoid using toxic paints, and there did not seem to be much advantage to it in my tests over the MTN94.
One thing I did see in the comparison websites was that Liquitex is not recommended for outdoor use, while MTN94 can be used indoor and outdoor, which may mean you could have trouble with a water based top coat. I have found that the MTN does not seem to be bothered at all by water after letting it cure completely. You do need to let it cure for about three weeks before flat sanding, but once it's cured, water does not seem to bother it. I have had it splatter, or get that sandpaper feel. I even had a few drops of rain fall on it one day. In every case, it sanded out just fine.
Both MTN94 and Liquitex are matte finishes. I actually like this. Matte paint generally goes on flatter than gloss paint--but you will need a clearcoat.
If do you use the Liquitex please post on how it goes. I see it in every arts and craft store here, and have been tempted to try it. It's said to be a little pricier than the MTN94, but I see them for around the same price most of the time.
Seems a shame to go a solid colour over ash.
Just sayin'.....
Will do! thanks for all the info and that video. I will also suss out the MTN94.Quote:
Originally Posted by fender3x
Happy to at least test on some craps and report back.
Yeah but maybe I want a lilac bass ok? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
I said something similar to my daughter, who is about to start sanding her first project, an ash Jazzmaster-ish guitar. She pointed out that she had taken that into consideration, but she needed it not to clash with other color choices in her room.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
I'll be her assistant on this project, and it will be the first time that I have applied a solid color without having botched an attempt at staining first... So... Lilac you say?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7y-0flFB3Y
...or...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBQLLKdHQBU
...worth considering on two piece ash...
Kit arrived yesterday. Weirdly they were sent out at the same time but arrived about a week apart. No complaints here though I have bitten off more than I can chew (and more than my study space will allow) with 2 kits at the same time so I probably wont even unbox and inspect this until the weekend. Maybe seeing the ash will change my mind about a solid colour but I nevertheless I think I will go timbermate and spray can shopping on the weekend for my DSC-1. Oh no, I have to go to Bunningtons! :P
Also I noticed the explorer bass is back in stock. DO NOT buy another kit, Glen!
https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...720&fit=bounds
Go on.... you *know* you want to......
Omicron covid is hitting the UK hard, it's very transmissible and is pretty much worldwide, so don't be surprised if you get even more lockdowns in Aus. So you'll need something to do, and it's best to be prepared. ;)