mohawk nitrocellulose lacquer guitar
Mohawk Fisheye Flowout (3) How to create a perfect nitrocellulose guitar finish. The highest quality solvents and additives are blended in the precise amounts to form a reducer which aides in the application and drying of Mohawk lacquer. I wish I had been more aware of that possibility, I'm using it for the first time on a Chickering grand. Apr 13, 2017 #4 M Moab TDPRI Member Joined Apr 9, 2017 Several vintage as well as modern day high end guitar manufactures use nitrocellulose lacquer on their products. Mohawk Tone Finish Lacquer can be used on its own for a natural, clear finish or as a clear coat over a tinted, sunburst or opaque Nitrocellulose colour coat. 2. Retarder is used to compensate for those conditions, and needs to be used sparingly, if at all. A household freezer doesn't work fast enough unless the lacquer is.well, crap that would check almost immediately anyway. If not, brush a few coats of lacquer where the finish lifted [and the binding]. So for anyone who is looking for nitrocellulose lacquer, you can get Mohawk Stringed Instrument Lacquer in spray cans, quarts and gallons very easily here: Stringed Instrument Lacquer, Classic Instrument Lacquer . I start. If it's not lacquer, you can use super-glue on a poly finish, similar technique. Made from fade resistant dyes, they apply transparent color so the beauty of the wood shows through, yet they are strong enough that several coats will create the dark sunburst effect that is so popular on guitars. Oxford Supply Co specializes in traditional Nitrocellulose Lacquer for guitar builders, finishers, DIY'ers, kit builders, refinishers and repairs. Oxford Deluxe Aerosol Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finishing Kit - Vintage Amber - Transparent Model #: VNMBR-KDLX . - Highest quality nitrocellulose lacquer - Available in 4 specially formulated guitar colours - Tinted (translucent) - Suitable for acoustic & electric instruments - Compatible with all ColorTone & Mohawk . SIZE QUART CAN SHEEN GLOSS, SATIN Our paint is matched to some of the most classic guitar finishes from Gibson, Fender and others. In this video, he shows . Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Lacquers may be applied over pigmented lacquer colors. - Highest quality nitrocellulose lacquer. I start with 1200 grit thru 2500 grit wet sand paper. Available in convenient 13-ounce spray cans. With the Rust-Oleum 1906830 Lacquer Spray, we are offered three options, which are black, white, and clear. There are claims that this nitrocellulose lacquer product cannot be recoated even a few months later without possible wrinkling issues. Non-catalyzed lacquers DO NOT CURE. All our sample neck colour photos show three coats of the labelled nitro tint laquer on top of a clear sanding sealer base. All colors are available in aerosols as well as 8oz cans. DanShafner. On the third day I level sand then spray 2 final wet coats with a 10% retarder mix. Nitrocellulose Lacquer - Clear Gloss finish. Fast-drying and resistant to alcohol and water, it produces a hard, durable finish that enhances the beauty of the wood. . Piano Lacquer is a high quality nitrocellulose lacquer specially formulated to allow higher build without sacrificing clarity for piano finishing and refinishing projects. NITROCELLULOSE LACQUERS & AEROSOLS Oxford Supply Co specializes in traditional Nitrocellulose Lacquer for luthiers, finishers, DIY'ers, kit builders, refinishers and repairs. Think of the lacquers as having three basic classes: nitrocellulose, CAB-Acrylic, and Catalyzed. There is no compatibility issue with blending them. Sheen level: 75-80 NB. Let it dry till it's hard, maybe a week, then level it with wet-or-dry, finer and finer grits until it is polished same as the rest of the finish. jzach46. Finally, Martin Geuhl in Germany runs eurospruce.de and he sells lacquer there. More Information; Brand: Mohawk Finishing: Manufacturer Part Number . Mohawk Lacquer Reducer (thinners) has been specially formulated for thinning Mohawk Nitrocellulose lacquer. Dartfords Gloss Clear Easycrack Nitrocellulose Guitar Lacquer 400ml Aerosol. Perfect Blend features a soft spray, low film build, and fine atomization resulting in virtually no overspray, little bounce, excellent flow, and strong ability to blend in with the surrounding surface. Mohawk Stringed Instrument Lacquer is formulated specifically as a high quality finish for thin, flexible tone-woods such as those used on stringed instruments, made to withstand the expansion and contraction that is characteristic of the unique construction of stringed instruments. I like mixing two different kinds of lacquer Helps with the aging process". Many of our colors are formulated to match those used by Fender and Gibson. From 11.47. All in all, such a top-rated nitrocellulose spray paint is what we need for hassle-free application and durable coating for our guitars. The "Chando" logo on the headstock is a screen print and a couple coats of lacquer is sprayed over that to help seal and protect it. 456 144. Valspar also works well; so does Sherwin Williams. Quick dry Easy to touch up Excellent flow out Mohawk have been producing guitar finishing products for decades and are the preferred choice by many top American guitar manufacturers. Nitrocellulose lacquer also takes pigments and dyes very well, and it can be sanded and polished to a mirror finish. . Machine Mart sell an ideal respirator for under 20 including organic solvent cartridges. So even though it is not how I would do it, I think fingernail polish is a much more feasible approach for someone does not have the supplies, expertise, and patience of a seasoned repair person. Quart of Mohawk Finisher's Choice Clear Lacquer, Gloss. The guitar's neck has about 8 coats of lacquer, not including 2 coats of vinyl sealer. Grizzly.com ships a gallon for about $50 and sells it in gloss or satin. ColorTone 50s Classic Colors Aerosol Guitar Lacquer . Mohawk Guitar Toner Aerosol - Starcast Amber . All have been acrylic nitro blends for decades. NITROCELLULOSE LACQUERS & AEROSOLS Oxford Supply Co specializes in traditional Nitrocellulose Lacquer for luthiers, finishers, DIY'ers, kit builders, refinishers and repairs. I paid about $9 shipping for a quart ($23.95), and it looks like it will be delivered to me from Quebec tomorrow or Thursday (courier). 2 x Mohawk 'Tone Finish' Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Aerosol Cans. Lacquers are the best choice for whites and light colored and pastel dyes or stains. 'Tone Finish' is a traditional single-part Nitrocellulose lacquer which has been formulated to have the optimal properties of protection, durability, flexibility and clarity. -OR- water-based nitrocellulose or acrylic or blended resin lacquers that are not specifically "catalyzed" ALSO dry ONLY BY EVAPORATION. #1. Good spray flow leveling properties. I was in a store recently that sold sculpture and mold making supplies and they had quarts of nitrocellulose Lacquer. Piano Lacquer is ideal for: Piano finishers and refinishers Rust-Oleum 1906830 Lacquer Spray. Pre-Catalyzed Clear Lacquer Aerosol by Mohawk $20.95 Professional Use Tone Finish Clear Lacquer Aerosol by Mohawk (4) $20.95 Professional Use Water Clear Acrylic Aerosol by Mohawk (1) $24.95 Professional Use Perfect Blend Lacquer by Mohawk $35.95 Professional Use Finisher's Choice Clear by Mohawk $20.95 Professional Use Complementary Products It is an excellent choice for sealing instruments like guitars, pianos or any project that will be top coated with a nitrocellulose finish. Mohawk CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) Acrylic Lacquer Topcoat High solids, fast-building, water clear finish. 3. Too warm or cool, or too high a relative humidity will show up right away in the results. And use Mohawk reducer if you thin it, not hardware store lacquer thinner. Too much retarder, unless we're talking july in Florida. Its the stuff sold at Home Depot and Lowes (Deft). One of the most common - but also an easy way to burn yourself and/or get severe frostbite (I'm not kidding) involves carefully heating a section of cured film and then quick-freezing it. This a single component sealer, no catalyst needed. Nitrocellulose clear Lacquer 400g. 1960's Formula. We provide high quality products in Canada at an affordable price. In rattle cans - Reranch, Mohawk, Rustoleum, Valspar and most of the auto lacquers. Fast-drying, durable finish resists water and alcohol. It allows for the special expansion and contraction that occurs due to the unique construction of stringed instruments. cans. NitorLACK is the main manufacturer of varnishes for guitar in Spain and throughout Europe. Our unique formulas are shipped at spray viscosity to help you save time and money by getting the build you need with less application. This was on an Instagram comment. Specifications . Ohio Valley Nitro specializes in providing guitar building and re-finishing enthusiast quality Nitrocellulose aerosol paint products in 13oz. Check out www.mohawk.com - nitro in spray cans (clear and colours) or by the gallon. Ian Davlin, master repair tech from Lark Street Music shows the right way to fix a guitar finish blemish on this R9 Gibson Les Paul. A short tutorial showing how to get that cracking / checking effect on a nitrocellulose guitar finish. Classic guitar tinted lacquer colours in easy aerosols - Genuine nitrocellulose guitar lacquerno spray equipment needed! Product is supplied at ready to spray viscosity but can be thinned with lacquer reducer if necessary. The satin is nice for the necks. Piano Lacquer also has excellent rubbing characteristics. Then it's the waiting game. 1)"Nitro is made from wood so it allows the wood to breathe and resonate naturally, improving the tone." This statement is generally false. Retarder is also used in lacquer guitar finishes, just in different amounts. I also concur with Freddy that a gallon should get you 3 guitars or so. The total number will depend upon how thick your coats are, how much sanding you do, and what your final desired film thickness is. Mohawk Guitar Toner Aerosol - Encore Brown (Nitro - dye based) $44.90. There are several myths flying around about nitrocellulose lacquer guitar finishes. ColorTone Nitrocellulose Guitar Lacquer can be applied over smooth bare wood, sanded basecoats of grain filler, ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer Sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. They "DRY" - by evaporation. Details Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer is a high quality nitrocellulose lacquer specifically designed to produce a superior finish on the thin, flexible tone woods used when making wooden stringed instruments. Mohawk Piano Lacquer. Advantages: 1. Welcome. Jun 2, 2013. The modern lacquers used by Gibson, Fender, etc., are amazing in their ability to withstand weather-checking. It makes for a beautiful finish and its relatively inexpensive. . I tried 75-25 piano/classic instrument, and it still cold checked. A production-minded nitrocellulose formulation used in factories and shops around the world, it is shipped at spray viscosity, enabling users to achieve the best flow and build without reduction. ColorTone Tinted Aerosol Guitar Lacquer can be sprayed over smooth unfinished wood; over sanded basecoats of grain filler; over ColorTone nitrocellulose Sanding Sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. A 50-50 mix of the piano lacquer and classic instrument lacquer is about right. The photo of the Sample neck is the same neck without the tint on it. Mohawk Instrument Sealer is designed to complement Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer (Previously Behlen Stringed Instrument Lacquer). So, just to be clear, I wouldn't recommend the Deft product for guitar work. 1-2 quarts (1/4-1/2 gallon) of lacquer is normally required per guitar. 15% OFF! Mohawk Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Gloss Lacquer $ USD 84.99. Solvent-based nitrocellulose lacquer has been the dominant finish used by U.S. musical instrument factories for steel string guitars, archtop guitars, banjos and mandolins since the 1920's. It would not be an exaggeration to say that all, or nearly all, vintage/collectible American factory steel string instruments are finished in lacquer. All colors are available in aerosols as well as 8oz cans. Hardens faster than the Behlen's. Flows nicer. Guitar Lacquer Toner Guitar Toner Aerosols are used to add controllable, even color to the guitar. Buy online the best selection of Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer at SOLO Music Gear. 15% OFF! I did so myself with my last guitar build. From 16.14. Sand the high spots, and spray a few thinned coats to melt everything together. McFaddens, dries to the touch in about an hour. Joker. The "Stringed Instrument lacquers" from Behlens, Mohawk, etc., contain more and . No tint, just clear gloss Nitro. Equivalent product to Behlen Clear Lacquer Gloss (The Behlen Brand has been discontinued by the parent RPM/Mohawk group). It's ready to spray with no thinning required, for faster finish build-up in multiple coats. 1,345 19. MOHAWK CLASSIC INSTRUMENT LACQUER - (Replaces Behlen Stringed Instrument Lacquer) This premium nitrocellulose lacquer is for finishing acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments. I almost always use some, but don't often go above about 3% for conditions around here. Mohawk Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Gloss Lacquer $ USD 84.99. Add to cart. With Behlen stringed instrument lacquer I thinned it 50/50. Mohawk Classic Instrument Lacquer $ USD 24.99. Mix + Save More Options. Its enduring popularity as an instrument finish is based on its beautiful depth and lustre, its ability to protect wood without inhibiting resonance and a supposed ability to 'breathe'. The Behlens stringed instrument lacquer is almost the same stuff, and when I talked to Mohawk, they confirmed that they make the Behlens, and that it is the same stuff as the Mohawk. You can throw -20 degrees for 2-3 days at a modern Gibson finish--and then hit it with a heat gun--and it'll just laugh at you. let me start with the worst ones. It will also take a lot layers milked out of a spray can to achieve the fill. The only difference I have noticed between the Mohawk and the Behlens is that the Behlens appears just a little more amber in color when it is in the can. . It is available through most building supply shops in Canada by special order. These lacquers are our best selling and easiest to use nitrocellulose formulation and perfect for applying to interior wooden surfaces. After 3-4 weeks of letting the guitar body dry and harden, I wet sand to get a flat level and high gloss finish. It's kinda like octane additives in fuel - you're trying to compensate for short timing issues. Dartfords High Flow Replacement Aerosol Nozzles (Pack of 5) 1.99. ColorTone Nitrocellulose Guitar Lacquer (30) From $39.69 $33.74. 4:1 (if the 4 is lacquer) sounds pretty light on the thinner (unless you are using mohawk) With the Behlen, a quart gave me 1/2 gallon once thinned. The nitrocellulose is pretty much your "everyday" lacquer. This allows the final 2 coats to flow out smooth and shiny. 13-ounce spray cans. Excellent flow, fast drying and blush resistant. Lacquer is somewhat sensitive to environment when shooting. It also has superior clarity compared to stearated lacquer sanding sealers without compromising sanding qualities. Features: With Mohawk (my current go-to nitro) I dont thin at all. Easy to use, no reduction necessary. In a aerosol spray can. Higher solids, Fast build, Superior flow out Member. All my lacquer is supplied in 400ml aerosols, which generally have adjustable elliptical nozzles allowing a vertical or horizontal fan. Mohawk Finishing Products M102-0451 Finisher's Choice Clear Nitrocellulose Lacquer - Flat Brand: Mohawk Finishing Products 82 ratings $1785 A high solids aerosol lacquer that eliminates the need to mix bulk finishes for your small refinishing and restoration jobs. Our Vinyl Sealer is a nitrocellulose lacquer based sealer with added vinyl resin designed to provide superior flexibility, adhesion and resistance to crushing if the instrument is dinged or dented. Our paint is matched to some of the most classic guitar finishes from Gibson, Fender and others. A high quality Nitrocellulose Wood Lacquer for musical instruments providing unique depth of gloss, superior color and gloss retention, adhesion, and exceptional cold check resistance. Perfect for relic jobs and the like.This does not work. If you know Danocaster guitars, the guy behind that said "I use Gemini lacquer for all my color mixes and mohawk for all clear coats . Features: Formulated for use on stringed instruments We are specialists and in our online store you will find a wide selection of colors to paint electric guitar . The finish on the Chando Reverse Bamboo Blender Stratic Electric guitar is in a clear Mohawk Nitrocellulose Lacquer. Problem is that it tends to yellow over time. I realize that many here use Behlen Nitrocellulose Stringed Instrument Lacquer for their finishes. You should wear a properly fitted vapour respirator during the application and drying of nitrocellulose lacquer. Alcohol and scuff resistant finish. Behlens/Mohawk/Rustoleum are the same - all made on the same production line with different labels own the cans. A premium blended nitrocellulose lacquer displaying excellent adhesion over waxed and polished surfaces and areas contaminated with silicone. Springfieldscooter Silver Supporting Member (mic drop) Jul 2, 2022 #7 jrblue Friend of Leo's Joined Nov 14, 2010 Posts 3,354 Location Santa Barbara ppg677 said: As used by Fender, Gibson & Martin. Mohawk Ultra Classic Aerosol Toner, Dark Walnut (1) $2499 Add to Cart Deft Semi-Gloss Wood Finish Spray Rating: (24) $1899 Add to Cart Mohawk Shellac Reducer, Quart $4299 Add to Cart Deft Clear Wood Finish, Aerosol Rating: (8) $1899 Add to Cart Klean-Strip Lacquer Thinner, Quart Rating: (4) $1099 Add to Cart Deft Waterborne Clear Wood Finish ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer Sealer (1) $24.99 $21.24. 10/2/16. Application tips Nitrocellulose finishes should have a total 6-12 coats sealer, color, and clear coats combined. More Options. I've already stained, sealed, filled, sealed and . $44.90 : My Cart . If it flakes off easily, you have an adhesion problem and you need to refinish [Skip the vinyl sealer, use fresh shellac if anything]. Many are simply inaccurate, others are outright false. An . C.A.B. You have to feather out the edges onto the existing finish. Dartfords Copper Metallic Nitrocellulose Guitar Paint 400ml Aerosol.
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