ColorTone 50s Classic Colors Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, Aged Clear
Classic 1950s guitar colors in easy aerosols Genuine nitro guitar lacquer—no spray equipment needed! Fast-drying, durable finish resists water and alcohol. Colors based on aged original guitars Vintage finishes vary a lot. Two guitars sprayed together in 1960 look very different today, depending on where they’ve been all these years. And neither one looks like the day it left the factory. To get an authentic look for our finishes, Erick Coleman color-matched original guitars. Aged Clear lacquer replicates a 1964 Tele neck. It’s a clear coat aged with a tinge of brown (not yellow/amber). “I see a lot of vintage guitars in my shop. Most aerosols don’t really come close to looking like the colors they are intended to. These new ColorTone finishes nail the look of vintage beauties I’ve had on my bench.” —Erick Coleman, guitar repairman and StewMac tech advisor ColorTone® Classic Colors Aerosols can be sprayed over smooth unfinished wood; over sanded grain filler; over sanding sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. Add topcoats of ColorTone Clear Aerosol Guitar Lacquer for a deep hard gloss. A complete guitar typically requires 1 can of sealer, 1 can of color, and 4-6 cans of clear topcoat. For best results, use warm lacquer, not cold. Professionals spray warm lacquer to reduce spatters which require sanding. Warm your aerosol cans in a sink of warm tap water. 13-ounce aerosol cans.Classic 1950s guitar colors in easy aerosolsAchieve a vintage look straight out of the canGenuine Nitro guitar lacquer—no spray equipment needed!Fast-drying and resistant to alcohol and waterSupplied in 13-ounce spray can
ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, Clear Gloss
The easiest way to spray a professional finish! Produces a beautiful traditional Nitro lacquer finish, without elaborate spray equipment. ColorTone® Aerosol Guitar Lacquer is formulated especially for musical instruments. Fast-drying and resistant to alcohol and water, it produces a hard, durable finish that enhances the beauty of the wood. This clear Nitro guitar lacquer can be applied over smooth bare wood, sanded basecoats of grain filler, ColorTone Sanding Sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. Perfect for touch-up work, or for finishing an entire instrument. The rotating-tip nozzle can spray a horizontal or vertical pattern. Aerosol spraying is an economical way for the beginner to apply a first finish without elaborate setup or equipment. Aerosols produce a slightly rougher surface than spray guns, however, and more sanding may be needed for a level surface. ColorTone Nitro lacquer comes in 4 different formulas (each sold separately): Clear Vinyl Sealer, Clear Sanding Sealer, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin 13-ounce spray can. How many cans do you need? Electric guitar neck: 2 to 3 cans lacquer (no sealer needed) Solid body electric: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Acoustic or archtop guitar: 1 can sealer + 4 to 6 cans lacquer Mandolin or dulcimer: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Banjo rim and neck: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Ukulele: 1 can sealer + 2 to 3 cans lacquer Number of cans needed may vary depending on how heavy the coats are applied, number of coats, and desired thickness on your instrument. Use warm lacquer, not cold! Pro shops spray heated lacquer because cold lacquer spatters, requiring extra sanding. You should warm up your aerosol lacquer too, simply soak them in a sink of warm tap water. We recommend spraying multiple thin coats, in a low humidity environment.
StewMac Anchor for Rotary Tools
Clamping a rotary tool directly to your bench is necessary when working with small guitar parts: buffing string nuts, detailing bridges, cutting truss rods to length, precise shaping of inlay work…the list goes on and on. Anchor your Rotary Tool to your bench at nearly any angle! It’s like having a third hand in the shop—simply thread your rotary tool into the StewMac Anchor then clamp it down on your bench or in your vise. Keep both hands free to hold your work while adding a layer of safety at the same time. The StewMac Anchor also fits any rotary tool with a 3/4-12 thread. Simple and solid: The one-piece design of the Anchor has no parts to break off or lose. Solid aluminum is machined into a hexagon bar with mounting threads on both ends at different degrees, allowing for any angle you need. Heavy-duty aluminum construction Mount in vise or clamp to workbench Holds rotary tool at any angle Fits any rotary tool with a 3/4-12 threaded nose Measures 6″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (152mm x 44mm x 38mm)Anchor your Rotary Tool at nearly any angle – simply thread your rotary tool into the StewMac Anchor then clamp it down on your bench or in your viseKeep both hands free to hold your work while adding a layer of safety at the same timeMade of solid aluminum, the one-piece design of the Anchor has no parts to break off or loseFits any rotary tool with a 3/4-12 threaded noseMeasures 6″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (152mm x 44mm x 38mm)
ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer, Clear Satin
The easiest way to spray a professional finish! Produces a beautiful traditional Nitro lacquer finish, without elaborate spray equipment. ColorTone® Aerosol Guitar Lacquer is formulated especially for musical instruments. Fast-drying and resistant to alcohol and water, it produces a hard, durable finish that enhances the beauty of the wood. This clear Nitro guitar lacquer can be applied over smooth bare wood, sanded basecoats of grain filler, ColorTone Sanding Sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. Perfect for touch-up work, or for finishing an entire instrument. The rotating-tip nozzle can spray a horizontal or vertical pattern. Aerosol spraying is an economical way for the beginner to apply a first finish without elaborate setup or equipment. Aerosols produce a slightly rougher surface than spray guns, however, and more sanding may be needed for a level surface. ColorTone Nitro lacquer comes in 4 different formulas (each sold separately): Clear Vinyl Sealer, Clear Sanding Sealer, Clear Gloss, Clear Satin 13-ounce spray can. How many cans do you need? Electric guitar neck: 2 to 3 cans lacquer (no sealer needed) Solid body electric: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Acoustic or archtop guitar: 1 can sealer + 4 to 6 cans lacquer Mandolin or dulcimer: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Banjo rim and neck: 1 can sealer + 3 to 4 cans lacquer Ukulele: 1 can sealer + 2 to 3 cans lacquer Number of cans needed may vary depending on how heavy the coats are applied, number of coats, and desired thickness on your instrument. Use warm lacquer, not cold! Pro shops spray heated lacquer because cold lacquer spatters, requiring extra sanding. You should warm up your aerosol lacquer too, simply soak them in a sink of warm tap water. We recommend spraying multiple thin coats, in a low humidity environment.