Clear coat finish on an acrylic body
Hi all, I got a Harley Benton DIY kit to mess around on. I have tried painting the body with a Stone Roses / Jackson Pollock style action painting with cheap acrylics from an arts and crafts shop. It’s far from perfect but I like how it looks at the moment. I am going to leave it dry for a few days and once fully dry I will apply a clear coat on top.
Do I need a clear coat? How much is the paint likely to chip with nothing to seal it? I kind of want the guitar to look a bit rough and ready but I don’t want to ruin it
What should I use for the clear coat? I was looking at nitrocellulose lacquer spray but not sure if that’s compatible with the acrylic.
The surface of the paint on the body is very uneven because of the splatters - is this going to look bad when finished?
In your opinion, would a gloss or satin finish be nicer?
Any tips or tricks for finishing it?
Thanks in advance
Hi all, I got a Harley Benton DIY kit to mess around on. I have tried painting the body with a Stone Roses / Jackson Pollock style action painting with cheap acrylics from an arts and crafts shop. It’s far from perfect but I like how it looks at the moment. I am going to leave it dry for a few days and once fully dry I will apply a clear coat on top.
Do I need a clear coat? How much is the paint likely to chip with nothing to seal it? I kind of want the guitar to look a bit rough and ready but I don’t want to ruin it
What should I use for the clear coat? I was looking at nitrocellulose lacquer spray but not sure if that’s compatible with the acrylic.
The surface of the paint on the body is very uneven because of the splatters - is this going to look bad when finished?
In your opinion, would a gloss or satin finish be nicer?
Any tips or tricks for finishing it?
Thanks in advance