Spray Finishing

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My workshop has a purpose-built spray booth, which enables me to spray in perfectly clean surroundings. This ensures that the finished result is a beautiful clear lacquer that is free of air contaminates

High-powered extraction removes any excess paint from the air, which means that the paint sprayed on your guitar is the only paint that will land on your guitar.

To achieve perfect colour matching – specialist lighting provides me with a brighter than daylight white light. This harsh light shows up any imperfections making the colour the perfect colour in natural light.

Materials available for Spray finishing.

With the spray booth I am capable of using all types of materials to finish your guitar, below is a guide to the materials available.

Cellulose lacquer: Cellulose has existed longer than any of the other lacquers without changing its molecular structure. It is a natural material - the cell walls of your body are formed with it!

There are various finishes ranging from a true dull right up to a high gloss.

A hard-wearing lacquer that is durable and can be repaired.

It’s a natural choice in the finishing of acoustic instruments as it allows the soundboard to flex and breath.

For many years it has been the consistent choice material of many historic well know electric guitar makers.

Acid cured lacquer: An extremely hard drying lacquer available in many different glosses from 10% to 90% high shine.

Popular from the 1950’s. Perfect for electric and acoustic guitars as it is very durable and retains a high gloss finish.

Polyurethane: Extremely hard drying lacquer with which a flawless finish can be obtained. Available in a range of glosses 10% to 100% high shine.

Often used in the mass production of guitars under factory conditions.

Spray finishing colour matching

Our colour matching facilities does not stop at solid colours, it extends to translucent colours metallic and even light reflective paints.