I quickly realized this video was not the information I was looking for. But I couldn't help but watch it until the end anyway. ;) Great tutorial, Brad.
@@BradAngove Buddy, can i do that on this guitar? it's acoustic www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FG830TSB--yamaha-fg830-dreadnought-tobacco-brown-sunburst?main_web_category_rollup=4/599/600&mrkgadid=1000000&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=generic&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=92700057604448900&lid=92700057604448900&ds_s_kwgid=58700005285652254&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=369400827107&product_id=FG830TSB&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=m&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=1022635&creative=156936231009&targetid=aud-994727059645:pla-369400827107&campaignid=694883968&awsearchcpc=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwY6j4eG8-gIVNyWtBh2T2wu6EAQYBCABEgLmnvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@BradAngove What number of sandpapers do you recommend? and please also recommend the product that I will apply after sanding, my guitar is practically new and shiny, I just want to leave it matte or satin, thanks you for your answer
Dude - you saved the day! About a year ago I bought a ESP LTD Black Metal that comes in matte finish and absolutely fell in love with he feel - it my was my first matte finish guitar. Since then I don't like playing my gloss finish guitar, even my favorite Les Pau - I hate the feel of the sticky glossy finish. So I was going to have someone take my guitars, strip them down to wood and matte finish paint them - but it was way my ore expensive than I imagined, or wanted to pay. I didn't realize I could scuff the glossiness out. So I tried it in my ESP Viper, just on the neck and it's amazing... Feels like a different guitar.. It's like I now have a bunch of new guitar. Your the man, I've enjoyed several of your videos!! Keep it up!
Ya, thats scotch brite. Very similar to the green stuff you get on a kitchen pad, except that the red or grey stuff is a finer grit and is better for this application.
@@BradAngove Hey, could you tell me if this has a brand-free name? I'm not from US, we don't have "Scotch-Brite" here :( Or will normal sandpaper do the same job? If so, what grit should I use? I bought an old bass guitar with scratched glossy finish, was thinking about turning if all satin.
Cool video. I have a budget HB Tele style guitar in all matte/satin black and the neck got fret sprouts pushing though the finish that chipped the paint so I had to sand and fill those areas but it looks scratchy. Scotchbright pad evened the sandpaper scratches a bit but needs some matte clear coat. Not sure if I can get away with brushing some on those areas or use the Scotchbright pad and do the whole back of the neck. Just wish they hadn’t painted over the fretboard sides.
One more question man , i sanded off my sunburst strat and the result is perfect i just need to buy the satin wax for finishing . 1 : Is there a specific type of wax that can give the guitar an aged finish so that it looks old ? 2 : The guitar has a binding neck , shall i sand the binding line as well or shall I tape it and avoid sanding it off ???
You can sand the binding a little, just go gentle on it. In terms of an aged look, I’m not sure there’s anything that will immediately appear vintage, but my thought is I would go with odies wax dark. It doesn’t look dark to start with, but is supposed to age over time.
Exactly what I was looking for. I hate my gloss finish on my jackson dxmgt. Been wanting to matte it up but didnt know the best way and to keep the colors showing for the flamed maple top
Would #0000 steel wool work. Its the finest thing I could find at the local hardware store. Just dont want to have to wait on shipping from Amazon if I dont need to lol
this is just fantastic - came here to check regarding whether or not this was possible and if so how to do it specifically for home theater audio application - the speaker finish choices were piano gloss or black ash woodgrain, gloss is a no go in theater applications and wood grain does not match the decor, so matte black would be my ideal choice for the finish - so pleased to see that this is the ticket to that result, thank you !
Hi Brad, you clearly know what you are doing - a pleasure to watch. The fashion is for matt black. Consequently, advice on converting matt to gloss is thin on the ground. So, I have ordered wheel covers for my 19' Gemini wheels. Naturally, only available as matt finish. Can you advice on how I can convert the finish to glossy.
Absolutely; converting matte to gloss can be done two ways. The best option is to sand lightly with 800 grit, clean with wax and grease remover, and then apply gloss clear coat over top in the usual fashion. The other option is to simply polish the matte, but this is unlikely to yield as good a result.
Love your to-the-point practical style and dry humour. No fancy edits or obnoxious dubstep or piano, just a charismatic guy sharing his knowledge, much appreciated. I'm working on a set of speakers now but can't find the clearcoat in my store. Is it possible to just lightly polish the spraypaint with fine steel wool to remove dust particles (have to work outside) and some unevenness? Got a satin spraycan, but wouldn't mind if it turned out a bit more matte due to the scraping.
Question, metal, 1 sq ‘. Stripped, painted rustoleum black lacquer, let dry, painted with rustoleum clear lacquer. 4 coats. Applied water slide decals, buried them in the clear lacquer. Way, way to shiny, can I scuff and hit it with satin? What brand, type etc? Enamel? Please advise!
If you are taking the gloss finish down to a matt, is it necessary to spray the matt spray you used? Is there an importance outside of looks in using the spray? Many thanks for your time and demonstrations, very well done.
Okay Brad I sprayed that neck today! It came out looking great. It looks stock, like it came from fender. I used the minwax satin on it. I took the neck off the guitar like you recommended, removed the tuners, and then I taped it off like you showed in the vid. Making sure to tape off where it fits in the pocket. I felt way more confident about the whole thing because of your vids. Thank you again!
@@BradAngove Thanks, I've already watched it and good tutorial btw, but what I mean is that what if instead using a MATTE CLEAR, for clear coating a flat black you use a GLOSS CLEAR. Would it result to a matte black or satin black type of finish. The thing is that I read some articles saying that matte black and satin black are just black with more SHEEN(?).
I have a Harley Benton Strat, with the burst finish in gloss. I haven't even plugged it in yet, (long story, I should start making vids on what *not* to do) and it has micro scratches and one a bit deeper by yours truly. Would this work with that poly finish? I'm not a fan of gloss, but I also don't want to make a major blunder. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Duuuude, yes it worked!!!! I hesitated when the scotch brite left marks on my guitar but after the clear coat looks amazing. I converted an old strat to a Jim Root look a like very happy with the result thanks
Hi Brad, I've got an Ibanez RGA with a matte finish and a large part of it has turned glossy. Should I scuff only the glossy bit or should I scuff the entire finish for the clear to adhere well? The top also has a flame maple veneer, so does that mean I have to sand with the grain of the veneer? Great tutorials, mate. Thanks!
Hey, can I do this on old paint? I have got an motor bike and it has glossy finish I want to give it a matte finish without repainting as the paint is in good condition Thank you
Followed your directions for a matte paint job in like 2018..it's time for a redo. Dumb question though...will green scotch brite work ok for the scuffing?
What happens when you’re doing doing front back and sides? Do you just turn the body over and repeat? What about the sides? What do you use to lay the guitar on when you star on the back?
If you wanted to preserve your new matte or satin finish from being polished shiny by your arm, is there some type of spray sealer that could be used with a light coat to keep your finish?
I did not know it was that easy. Question, if you have a logo on the gloss that you want to keep, I know you can cover it with tape however how would I cut the remaining pieces of the tape without scratching the gloss?, or would making it matte not show the scratch?
Dude I've been triying for the life of me, to paint my hood Matt black .I've tried and tried and tried .it was impossible to defeat the tiger stripes ..exept for the flat black I had to settle for for the last 2 years . Then I tried the turbo can which I could only came in gloss black..it worked no tiger stripes..but I hate the gloss finish..so you just gave me hope.doing this today .thank you I'm convinced this will work Life saver 🤝🙏🤜
If you can't find satin. Buy 1 can of gloss dupliclor and 1 can of flat. Sray the cans in to separate jars. Mix 3.5 flat to 6.5 shiny and use a sprayer. If you don't have one, use prevail. You can just have it mixed. Other then that, this is a fine video to show how to remove shine. 000 Steel wool or 1000 sand paper will do. You can also use a rubbing compound then clean it of an actually just wax will shine it
Hi Brad! Im buying some black glossed finished side skirts for my car.I want the to look satin to match my wheel finish. What exactly are my steps:rub it down and simply spray satin clear coat/lacquer?
Hi Brad I know this is a few years old so I’m not sure if you will answer me or not… I have an Ibanez neck through bass and I really actually do like the gloss on it but just not on the back of the neck where my thumb slides, that’s where I miss the smooth matte finish of my other basses, can I use the Scotch-Brite and tape off just the area where I want to do it and not spray it with the matte finish, but perhaps when it gets shiny again just re-scotch Brie it again?
Question brotha. I have a satin guitar that I gig with frequently. It has areas where my forearm rests that have turned the satin into a sorta glossy orange peel. Will this fix still work for my case? Also Rustoleom sells Matte and Satin clear coat. Which one should I get?
This could help, but it’s quite difficult to fix shiny spots like that. If your guitar is satin the. You should probably stick with that. Matte is a bit different.
Hey Batman, do you have advice on how to fix the faded roof paint on a 2005 Nissan Van? It seems like the clear coat broke down on it but I want to try to fix it at home before doling out the money to a shop. Thanks.
@@BradAngove the factory finish on the roof. The clear coat looks like a white cloud and is flaking. BTW, this video helped me fix a gloss issue with my table refinishing project. Couldn't get the poly gloss level uniform between the leaf and the ends (I did them several months apart) , so 220 grit back down to 500 across the board. 😎😎
Hi Brad. Please, what kind of/ number, scotch bright did you use for sanding for the matte finish and also what kind of matte clear coat spray did you use (poliurethane, lacquer?). I live in Peru and we probably do not have the same brands / materials that you do in the US, so, any equivalence on different materials and or further specifications would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I quit the glossy finish from my tele neck yesterday, it plays like a dream now. I am planning on having a matte finish on the body because classic vibe models use a glossy finish I don't really like. I will try this, thanks a lot :) which sandpaper did you use by the way? Sorry my English sucks.
What about wet sanding? If I did that, would it make the matte/satin layer more even? Also, this might be a stupid question but, are matte and satin supposed to be very different? I can't tell what is and what isn't matte/satin.
There’s no reason that that would make it more even. Satin has a mild sheen to it, where as matte has essentially none. Like a piece of printer paper (matte) vs a magazine page (satin or semi-gloss).
could you tell me which scotch brite number should i get? Or which brand works the best for these job? I want to color match my Ibanez BKF color; could you please suggest which matt black spray paint would work? Thank you
Brad, what's your preferred method of getting a very smooth finish with the matte look? Similar to the backs of guitars like the lower model Martin's or Taylor's. They have a baby smooth finish, but no Sheen whatsoever. Thanks!
From what you’re describing I would probably do a few coats of matte clear, let it dry fully, sand smooth at 800 grit, and then do one light final coat.
Does this technique work for painted furniture? I painted my dresser navy blue and sealed it with minwax polyurethane. Would this work to dull the shine?
Brad, Im about to try this on a Midnight Wine color MIM Strat Body. Im just going to go for the Matte type. Won't hold u to it but what do u think of Matteing that particular color? I think it would work out but what do u think in ur experience? Is this really all it takes to make it Matte?? Any extra steps u would recommend?? Thanks again for all u do.
I want a video on how to make a satin finish gloss...I don't trust the few videos on YT on how to do this. Especially on an acoustic. You are the finish-meister.
How do you level the satin finish after applied to get rid of tiny imperfections or dust particles set when it was drying? without making it glossy again of course?
You can’t as far as I know. A proper satin finish has to be perfect out of the gun/can. However, you can buff to a respectable semi-gloss after sanding if you’re careful. I use hard wax oil to do that sometimes.
Hey Brad... Some of the newer Epiphones have what they call a "Worn" finish. Could you recreate that? I'm more interested in getting that on the neck and back/sides of the body. I'd really like to be able to take a new LP jr and leave the gloss on the front of the body, then recreate the worn finish every where else!
Would it be easier to start with flat or matte to get a satin finish with satin clear coat or start with a satin enamel and finish with a satin clear coat?
I have a squier Stratocaster, in the normal shiny black you see on most guitars. So do i just need to sand it, then apply matt clear coat am i correct? Also what grit sandpaper would I need And can you explain the cleaning process as well as what I would need for that?
I can tell you that generally lacquer and enamel do not go together. I wouldn't advise using them in the same paint job. Also, if you're referring to spraying raw aluminum, it is difficult to get paint to stick directly to raw metal without using a primer.
@@BradAngove Yes, I just patched some screw holes. I don’t have the original paint, so I was thinking I would either spray paint just the repaired spots and then even it out with your technique. Or spray paint the whole thing and finish it with your technique to mimic the original finish. What would you do? BTW: Thank you so much for your prompt response.
How beautiful is matte only! Satin is too glossy still for me. Oh and can I use another matte color? What could I expect from a black one and then go for something different? I mean, from glossy black, sand it, then bronze matte? Or a cobalt blue matte? Will it look darker than intended? Thank you, you're amazing 🖤
Hey Brad do matte clear coats provide protection from scratches and the sun? I’ve spray painted a helmet matte black and was wondering if I should spray a matte clear coat on it, thanks!
Do you sand it down after the Matt clear coat dries to get a smooth finish? What grit would you use? I mean, I would like to keep the finish matt but get rid of little spray dots.
Hello Brad. Will this work on a carbon bike frame? Mine is gloss black and I want to change it to Matte black. It does have colored decals and I assume they are under the clearcoat? I can purchase new black decals but...How should I handle that process?
@@BradAngove Thank you. I just watched a video on how the manufacturer paints and decals the bike frame. So...I should have Black as the base coat and everything else is decaled under the clear coat. I will sand down until I can remove the decals then degloss the black then matte clear. You just saved me a lot of time vs. stripping the entire bike down and start from bare /raw carbon.. Thanks!
@@BradAngove nice! thanks for the help. i just finished the sanding part. now to prime and paint! Its a 2 in 1 primer and paint. just hope it will look good since the guitar was black and the color im using is leaf green.
Brad, I have a guitar that I had an auto body shop paint with PPG then matte clear. It has a little bit of orange peel. I really wanted that vinyl wrap matte look. I was thinking about wet sanding it to level the paint. Is that a bad idea? It sounds like you are saying it will make the finish gloss.
It depends on how fine the paper you use is. It will likely look sanded one way or another. You generally don’t sand matte finishes because you can’t polish them.
So I'm turning Satin down to matte, the Satin was freshly painted so do I need to wait till it is fully cured at the 24 hour mark or is it fine to hit it with scotch before it's fully dry?
Hi Brad, I have a little wood piece that I'm told was likely painted & possibly clear satin overcoated (Maybe?). I tried to touch up a few little spots but there is too much gloss to paint. The wood seems to mar easily. Any good tips? Thank you!!!
Hi! That matte finish looked nice but the satin looked too glossy for my liking. Is it possible to make it less glossy? Also, will this work on a quilted top? Thanks!
I kinda like the look of the guitar right after you used the scotch brite pad. Is the spray on matte stuff (or something like it) necessary or can I leave the guitar without it?
As long as you don’t go through the finish, which is tough with scotch brite, it should be ok. Technically you’re removing a bit of protection from things like moisture and UV, but not really dent prevention.
Nice video Brad, can I ask what exact course or product number is the scotch brite you have used? I cant use the green one for the kictchen can I? I have started on the neck of my guitar with a 600 coarse sand paper although a bit messy in the beginning and creates a chemical odour when scrabbing. Is that safe? and what should I apply on it once finished? Any other product to protect the wood?
The scotch brite is by color. The green is too course. Have a look at the amazon link in the description, I have linked the grey and red there I believe as well as white. A bit of chemical smell when sanding is normal, but you should be wearing a mask.
Hmm... Any way something like light rubbing with #0000 steel wool, or one of the very fine scotch brite pads would work as a quick and dirty method for matte? I've just heard it kind of "scratches" the surface very finely and takes away shine, but of course won't be visible to the eye... I'm going to experiment with some of this on metal tomorrow. Hopefully I figure something out haha
Is it important to use circular motion when knockin down the gloss? Or does it matter? I’m worried it’ll leave scratches that I’ll have to leave later. I’m planning on doing this to an acoustic. Is there any difference?
I find the circular motion helps it happen more evenly. It doesn’t matter much though; the next coat fills it in. Technically the additional paint and wax can affect the sound of an acoustic.
@@BradAngove I watched another video where the guy simply used a scouring pad like what you used, two different grits and then once it was where he wanted it (as far as the satin look) he put carneuba wax to protect it. Any thoughts on that? Rather than the rattle can?
I painted a tube with normal colours and I was scared that I might spill water on it. So I found some varnish at home so I painted it with it after I found out it was glossy finish (I wanted matte) so I came here to help me but the scotch brite thing is not working. I mean it does work but some parts keep becoming glossy again, what should I do?
You used rustoleum? If I do this to a gloss poly finish, would it be better to use 2k urethane? More durable? Not necessary? No different than rustoleum? Thanks.
The 2K is better. I have a video on 2K vs 1k vs 2x. I also have one on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans where I use the 2K. Really no need for the 2 can method when you’re using that.
@@BradAngove Thanks for the response. These videos are great! So I'm having trouble finding a paint repirator because of COVID. I'm wondering if the 1K would work well enough for this project. I have a gloss guitar body from Warmoth and I want to make just the back and sides satin. I plane to sand it with a scotchbrite like you showed in one of your videos and then even it out with a spray. Do you think 1k would be sufficient? Do I need a respirator for that? Thanks!
Literally I've never played a guitar in my life but I accidentally stumbled upon your channel based on the mat paint job and trying to gloss it but I have to say you have a fantastic toolbox setup bravo if you get into some car stuff
Well, I don’t have a clue how to hold a guitar body securely enough to apply anything when it’s wet. I know it probably is very clear in your mind how it’s done. I’m still unsure of how I’m going to do this. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on a learning curve. Thank you very much for this video and if I am ever doing a body like this I’ll know what to do.
If it's just the body of the guitar, without a neck, just get a 1"x2", screw into the neck joint, and now you got a handle to manipulate the guitar while painting
What would be the best way to go about matting the bottom contour of a glossy guitar? I don't care too much about how it'll look since it's mostly hidden because it rests on my leg and I just want to stop it from slipping off my leg so much. Will 0000 steel wool do the trick or is that gonna be too fine for making a decently grippy surface?
That’s too fine. In fact, taking the gloss off something like that often makes it more slippery. I would actually just put some automotive wax on it instead.
You don’t really need any tools. Just tape or remove anything you don’t want to paint, scuff the gloss black with 800 grit sandpaper, and spray them with matte clear coat.
hey same guy here..I've done some research on the internet and i couldn't find a clear coat black matte spray specifically.Would something like this work too on a wooden area>>www.ebay.com/p/Krylon-K09198000-Covermaxx-Spray-Paint-Matte-Black-12-Ounce/9017794344?iid=263571540704
I have a matte black guitar that was polished by a repair shop, do you think i should scuff it with scotchbright before spraying it? Im worried about removing the black paint thats beneath the original matte finish. Already wiped it with alcohol
@@BradAngove yeah im actually just taking it to a shop that does refinishing. The guy that did it just genuinely believed people dont like matte finishing and thought he was doing me a favor 💀🙃😭
Hi Brad. I have a factory guitar that is gloss black which I want to bring to a satin finish. Can I use the method that you show in the video or do I have to sand it back further with sandpaper since it's the factory finish?
Hi! Amazing surface!!! Do you think or have you tried- if It’s possible to do this so beatiful surface with Satin black matte color on concrete? Is it beewax in your finishing wax, and other components of course ? Your work is brilliant !!
Hi Susanne. With concrete you need a self etching primer. Then you can do something like this, but you shouldn’t need to buff it that way. Just use satin paint.
would i just use the matt clear over paint if i am making a guitar from scratch? im making an explorer and both the body and the neck will be white. im doing a gloss body but would absolutely hate a gloss neck.
is there a difference between flat and matte? i want ZERO gloss, how do i go about that. I've been using flat. but then my clear coat is satin.... I guess i need matte clear coat. i grabbed something called crystal clear.. and its glossy .....
Brad, this video is exactly what I needed. I love my cello but hate the gloss finish. To have the gloss taken off at the cello shop...way too costly. I will take pre and post de-glossing photos.
HI, I am trying to repaint my motorcycle helmet, trying to get a frost black finish, so i guess like a semi glossy matte black, would these steps work with my project? Also, what is that thing in that jar you used to turn it glossy-ish, the stuff that was on the steel wool.? so would these be my steps? ~sand helmet ~apply primer,~paint with glossy black,~ apply steps u did in video involving steel wool and jar,~ and finish with a matt clear? is this right? im lost :(
Those steps won’t work. The stuff in the can is finishing wax. Clear won’t stick overtop of that. I think you’re just getting confused because you’re on the wrong video. Have a look at my video on how to do a matte black paint job with spray cans. Then, if you want it shinier, you can use the paste wax.
Great video! Helped alot. I have one question (not rly for this topic but here i go): How can I darken spray paint a bit? I am using spray cans so mixing the paint is unfortunately not an option. Thanks!
I am painting a captain america shield based on glass-fibre reinforced plastic. I did the following with another one: Plastic Primer, Silver Paint and then color on certain areas. My idea now would be using a coat of black followed by acrylic resin paint (light bluish color) to make it darker. I guess I just gonna try it. Learning by doing :D Keep doing videos !
hi brad, thank you for the very helpful video. I'm trying to spray paint a RANARP Ikea lamp in a matte colour (original colour is white). I'm using PYLOX spray paint and KRYLON matte finish. Any particular advice you would give to achieve a nice matte finish? Currently, after just spraying the RANARP (its metallic) with the PYLOX paint it looks glossy.
Brad Angove hi, yup looks glossy when the pylox paint is fully dry. That’s before the matte finish. Not sure if I dare to scuff the surface with scotchbrite though haha. Not sure how many layers of matte finish I should be putting on ?
thanks for the advice! I didn't apply such a thick layer at first pass (kind of just sprayed it quickly on all sides for a few seconds each). Might have been why it took 3 layers.
i have a sunburst fender Jaguar, Can the satin wax help it looks like an old 1965 guitar that it losts its glossy paint with time ? Does it help make it look old ?
i have an cort x1 black matte. it has a lot of scratches on it i was thinkinh abput just dying with arclylic markers but im thinking about sprey painting it but i want it matte what do u think i shul do?
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For someone who has no idea what they're doing when it comes to DIY stuff at home (me), this was a great tutorial!
Glad to hear it.
I quickly realized this video was not the information I was looking for. But I couldn't help but watch it until the end anyway. ;) Great tutorial, Brad.
Thanks Val.
Val B - While I needed the info shown and it did in fact solve my issue, I as well was VERY PLEASED with the visual content!
@@BradAngove Buddy, can i do that on this guitar? it's acoustic
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@@BradAngove What number of sandpapers do you recommend? and please also recommend the product that I will apply after sanding, my guitar is practically new and shiny, I just want to leave it matte or satin, thanks you for your answer
I would sand with 800 grit paper and then apply a satin nitrocellulose clear coat. I like the one from Oxford Supply.
The exact information I needed. Simple, hands on and straight to the point. Great tutorial.
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
Dude - you saved the day! About a year ago I bought a ESP LTD Black Metal that comes in matte finish and absolutely fell in love with he feel - it my was my first matte finish guitar.
Since then I don't like playing my gloss finish guitar, even my favorite Les Pau - I hate the feel of the sticky glossy finish. So I was going to have someone take my guitars, strip them down to wood and matte finish paint them - but it was way my ore expensive than I imagined, or wanted to pay. I didn't realize I could scuff the glossiness out.
So I tried it in my ESP Viper, just on the neck and it's amazing... Feels like a different guitar.. It's like I now have a bunch of new guitar.
Your the man, I've enjoyed several of your videos!! Keep it up!
I like how you show how to get most of these finishes without pro tools - thanks !
I'm glad that my focus on keeping the resource requirements low has been helpful. Thanks for watching.
Brad Angove what type of sandpaper is that
Ya, thats scotch brite. Very similar to the green stuff you get on a kitchen pad, except that the red or grey stuff is a finer grit and is better for this application.
Thank you
@@BradAngove Hey, could you tell me if this has a brand-free name? I'm not from US, we don't have "Scotch-Brite" here :( Or will normal sandpaper do the same job? If so, what grit should I use? I bought an old bass guitar with scratched glossy finish, was thinking about turning if all satin.
Cool video. I have a budget HB Tele style guitar in all matte/satin black and the neck got fret sprouts pushing though the finish that chipped the paint so I had to sand and fill those areas but it looks scratchy. Scotchbright pad evened the sandpaper scratches a bit but needs some matte clear coat. Not sure if I can get away with brushing some on those areas or use the Scotchbright pad and do the whole back of the neck. Just wish they hadn’t painted over the fretboard sides.
You could also try just scraping the fretboard sides like a binding to remove the finish there if you want.
Maaan, this is exactly the info I was looking for, thank you Sir!!
Glad to be of service.
One more question man , i sanded off my sunburst strat and the result is perfect i just need to buy the satin wax for finishing . 1 : Is there a specific type of wax that can give the guitar an aged finish so that it looks old ? 2 : The guitar has a binding neck , shall i sand the binding line as well or shall I tape it and avoid sanding it off ???
You can sand the binding a little, just go gentle on it. In terms of an aged look, I’m not sure there’s anything that will immediately appear vintage, but my thought is I would go with odies wax dark. It doesn’t look dark to start with, but is supposed to age over time.
Exactly what I was looking for. I hate my gloss finish on my jackson dxmgt. Been wanting to matte it up but didnt know the best way and to keep the colors showing for the flamed maple top
I hope this helps.
Would #0000 steel wool work. Its the finest thing I could find at the local hardware store. Just dont want to have to wait on shipping from Amazon if I dont need to lol
Would it work for what part?
@@BradAngove in place of the scotch brite pad for the initial buffing off of the gloss for the matte finish
I would recommend 600 or 800 grit sandpaper instead, but steel wool will work in a pinch. Use 000 and clean very carefully afterward.
And what If I just sand it and then use water to clean + some oil will it be okay mattee? I don't want to paint it it's already painted...
It will look matte, but it will probably also look sanded. It it difficult to get an even look like that.
this is just fantastic - came here to check regarding whether or not this was possible and if so how to do it specifically for home theater audio application - the speaker finish choices were piano gloss or black ash woodgrain, gloss is a no go in theater applications and wood grain does not match the decor, so matte black would be my ideal choice for the finish - so pleased to see that this is the ticket to that result, thank you !
Glad I could help.
Hi Brad, you clearly know what you are doing - a pleasure to watch. The fashion is for matt black. Consequently, advice on converting matt to gloss is thin on the ground. So, I have ordered wheel covers for my 19' Gemini wheels. Naturally, only available as matt finish. Can you advice on how I can convert the finish to glossy.
Absolutely; converting matte to gloss can be done two ways. The best option is to sand lightly with 800 grit, clean with wax and grease remover, and then apply gloss clear coat over top in the usual fashion. The other option is to simply polish the matte, but this is unlikely to yield as good a result.
@@BradAngove Thank you for that Brad.
Love your to-the-point practical style and dry humour. No fancy edits or obnoxious dubstep or piano, just a charismatic guy sharing his knowledge, much appreciated.
I'm working on a set of speakers now but can't find the clearcoat in my store. Is it possible to just lightly polish the spraypaint with fine steel wool to remove dust particles (have to work outside) and some unevenness? Got a satin spraycan, but wouldn't mind if it turned out a bit more matte due to the scraping.
Thanks Niels. What kind of paint did you use?
Question, metal, 1 sq ‘. Stripped, painted rustoleum black lacquer, let dry, painted with rustoleum clear lacquer. 4 coats. Applied water slide decals, buried them in the clear lacquer. Way, way to shiny, can I scuff and hit it with satin? What brand, type etc? Enamel? Please advise!
Yes you can. Try sticking with the same brand and paint type if possible.
If you are taking the gloss finish down to a matt, is it necessary to spray the matt spray you used? Is there an importance outside of looks in using the spray? Many thanks for your time and demonstrations, very well done.
No, it’s just for the aesthetics essentially.
Excellent, thanks for the info.
Okay Brad I sprayed that neck today! It came out looking great. It looks stock, like it came from fender. I used the minwax satin on it. I took the neck off the guitar like you recommended, removed the tuners, and then I taped it off like you showed in the vid. Making sure to tape off where it fits in the pocket.
I felt way more confident about the whole thing because of your vids.
Thank you again!
I’m glad it turned out well!
brad, can enough coats of clear matte make those lines go away?
Nope you have to sand that mofo
Thanks! I wanted to paint my guitar a matte purple colour, but they only had it in gloss, so this was really helpful!
Have you tried applying clear coat on a flat black finish?
Yes. See my video on how to do a matte black finish with spray cans.
@@BradAngove Thanks, I've already watched it and good tutorial btw, but what I mean is that what if instead using a MATTE CLEAR, for clear coating a flat black you use a GLOSS CLEAR. Would it result to a matte black or satin black type of finish. The thing is that I read some articles saying that matte black and satin black are just black with more SHEEN(?).
It will be gloss.
I have a Harley Benton Strat, with the burst finish in gloss. I haven't even plugged it in yet, (long story, I should start making vids on what *not* to do) and it has micro scratches and one a bit deeper by yours truly. Would this work with that poly finish?
I'm not a fan of gloss, but I also don't want to make a major blunder. Any advice would be much appreciated.
It works the same with poly, assuming you mean you want to rough it up and apply a coat of matte. It’s tough to get a nice matte finish though.
Duuuude, yes it worked!!!! I hesitated when the scotch brite left marks on my guitar but after the clear coat looks amazing. I converted an old strat to a Jim Root look a like very happy with the result thanks
Glad to hear it
Does the clear coat cover the scratches?
@@Konklus yep
Yes
Hi Brad, I've got an Ibanez RGA with a matte finish and a large part of it has turned glossy. Should I scuff only the glossy bit or should I scuff the entire finish for the clear to adhere well? The top also has a flame maple veneer, so does that mean I have to sand with the grain of the veneer?
Great tutorials, mate. Thanks!
You would need to scuff the whole thing for adhesion. Grain direction doesn’t matter; you are only sanding finish, not wood.
Hey, can I do this on old paint? I have got an motor bike and it has glossy finish
I want to give it a matte finish without repainting as the paint is in good condition
Thank you
Yes, you can just sand the clear lightly, clean it, and then do a matte clear coat.
Followed your directions for a matte paint job in like 2018..it's time for a redo. Dumb question though...will green scotch brite work ok for the scuffing?
Green is pretty aggressive. It will work, but you may have more difficulty covering the scratches afterward.
Thanks for the fast reply!! How about the white? Lol I'm having a hard time finding the brown. Or what grit sandpaper?
The white is a bit too fine. You want the grey or the red, or 600 or 800 grit sandpaper.
What happens when you’re doing doing front back and sides? Do you just turn the body over and repeat? What about the sides? What do you use to lay the guitar on when you star on the back?
Usually I would prefer to hang the guitar body in those circumstances.
Is it more difficult rubbing or wiping on poly when it’s hanging in the air?
Not really.
If you wanted to preserve your new matte or satin finish from being polished shiny by your arm, is there some type of spray sealer that could be used with a light coat to keep your finish?
Not that I’m aware of.
@@BradAngove If there was such a thing, I'm sure that you would be aware of it. Thanks for the answer back!
I did not know it was that easy.
Question, if you have a logo on the gloss that you want to keep, I know you can cover it with tape however how would I cut the remaining pieces of the tape without scratching the gloss?, or would making it matte not show the scratch?
You just need to be very very careful. You cut very lightly so that you barely make it through the tape.
@@BradAngove Alright thanks man, I would have replied earlier if I saw the notification.
What type of sandpaper did you use for that?
Great video👍🏻….I have a gloss uke & I want to turn into satin…do I have to remove the clear coat all the way?..scotch brite only or steel whool?
You don’t need to remove it completely. Steel wool is an option, as long as you make sure all the fibers are removed.
@@BradAngove thanks👍🏻
Always hated the sticky gloss finish on my guitar and this video is really helpful. Can we use sandpaper instead of the Scotch Brite?
You can use high-grit sandpaper if you’re careful. 1200 grit might be a good choice but I haven’t specifically done it.
@@BradAngove thanks a lot man, cheers
Dude I've been triying for the life of me, to paint my hood Matt black .I've tried and tried and tried .it was impossible to defeat the tiger stripes ..exept for the flat black I had to settle for for the last 2 years . Then I tried the turbo can which I could only came in gloss black..it worked no tiger stripes..but I hate the gloss finish..so you just gave me hope.doing this today .thank you I'm convinced this will work
Life saver 🤝🙏🤜
Glad I could help
That's all technique problem. Learn how to pattern your sprays. With correct overlaps, and correct speed. Practice on something other than the hood...
If you can't find satin. Buy 1 can of gloss dupliclor and 1 can of flat. Sray the cans in to separate jars. Mix 3.5 flat to 6.5 shiny and use a sprayer. If you don't have one, use prevail. You can just have it mixed. Other then that, this is a fine video to show how to remove shine. 000 Steel wool or 1000 sand paper will do. You can also use a rubbing compound then clean it of an actually just wax will shine it
Would this work on a wall?? Or should I just paint the wall matte black?
You generally don’t need clear coat on a wall. Just painting it matte black is probably adequate.
@@BradAngove but it’s already painted glossy black, so can I spray paint if matte black?
If it’s glossy for some reason you would need to sand it first. Then you can spray it matte black, or spray it with matte clear.
Hi Brad!
Im buying some black glossed finished side skirts for my car.I want the to look satin to match my wheel finish. What exactly are my steps:rub it down and simply spray satin clear coat/lacquer?
Yes. Don’t use lacquer though, it’s not durable enough.
Hi Brad I know this is a few years old so I’m not sure if you will answer me or not… I have an Ibanez neck through bass and I really actually do like the gloss on it but just not on the back of the neck where my thumb slides, that’s where I miss the smooth matte finish of my other basses, can I use the Scotch-Brite and tape off just the area where I want to do it and not spray it with the matte finish, but perhaps when it gets shiny again just re-scotch Brie it again?
Yes you can.
@@BradAngove thanks
Question brotha. I have a satin guitar that I gig with frequently. It has areas where my forearm rests that have turned the satin into a sorta glossy orange peel. Will this fix still work for my case? Also Rustoleom sells Matte and Satin clear coat. Which one should I get?
This could help, but it’s quite difficult to fix shiny spots like that.
If your guitar is satin the. You should probably stick with that. Matte is a bit different.
Hey Batman, do you have advice on how to fix the faded roof paint on a 2005 Nissan Van? It seems like the clear coat broke down on it but I want to try to fix it at home before doling out the money to a shop. Thanks.
Alfred broke my scanner, so can you describe in more detail what you mean about the clear coat breaking down?
@@BradAngove the factory finish on the roof. The clear coat looks like a white cloud and is flaking. BTW, this video helped me fix a gloss issue with my table refinishing project. Couldn't get the poly gloss level uniform between the leaf and the ends (I did them several months apart) , so 220 grit back down to 500 across the board. 😎😎
Was it lacquer?
Hi Brad. Please, what kind of/ number, scotch bright did you use for sanding for the matte finish and also what kind of matte clear coat spray did you use (poliurethane, lacquer?). I live in Peru and we probably do not have the same brands / materials that you do in the US, so, any equivalence on different materials and or further specifications would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The scotch brite was the grey one, and I used an acrylic enamel clear for this particular video.
Great tutorial! Can I do this on an Ash body? Will there be no issues with the grain?
After its coated already? That shouldnt cause an issue in and of itself.
I quit the glossy finish from my tele neck yesterday, it plays like a dream now. I am planning on having a matte finish on the body because classic vibe models use a glossy finish I don't really like. I will try this, thanks a lot :) which sandpaper did you use by the way? Sorry my English sucks.
I sand with 600 grit before painting if that’s what you mean.
@@BradAngove yes, that's what I meant. Thank you Brad :)
What about wet sanding? If I did that, would it make the matte/satin layer more even? Also, this might be a stupid question but, are matte and satin supposed to be very different? I can't tell what is and what isn't matte/satin.
There’s no reason that that would make it more even.
Satin has a mild sheen to it, where as matte has essentially none. Like a piece of printer paper (matte) vs a magazine page (satin or semi-gloss).
@@BradAngove thanks for the help :D
You’re welcome.
could you tell me which scotch brite number should i get? Or which brand works the best for these job? I want to color match my Ibanez BKF color; could you please suggest which matt black spray paint would work? Thank you
I like to use the grey stuff from 3M. Not sure what number it is.
I’m also not familiar with any matching between ibanez colors and spray can brands.
Brad, what's your preferred method of getting a very smooth finish with the matte look? Similar to the backs of guitars like the lower model Martin's or Taylor's. They have a baby smooth finish, but no Sheen whatsoever. Thanks!
From what you’re describing I would probably do a few coats of matte clear, let it dry fully, sand smooth at 800 grit, and then do one light final coat.
@@BradAngove sounds good and thanks for all your videos!
Does this technique work for painted furniture? I painted my dresser navy blue and sealed it with minwax polyurethane. Would this work to dull the shine?
Yes, it works for painted surfaces in general.
Great vid! Which grit did you use on the scotchbrite pad?
The grey ones are probably around 600 or 800. That’s why I generally use for this sort of thing.
This was so helpful! What’s the name of the scuffing pad you’re using?
It’s a scotch pad
Brad, Im about to try this on a Midnight Wine color MIM Strat Body. Im just going to go for the Matte type. Won't hold u to it but what do u think of Matteing that particular color? I think it would work out but what do u think in ur experience? Is this really all it takes to make it Matte?? Any extra steps u would recommend?? Thanks again for all u do.
Is it currently a full factory gloss?
@@BradAngove yeah man, its full factory gloss. Midnight Wine they call it. 04 Strat. Been wanting to do something to it for a long time
Ive been reading a lot about using micro mesh too instead of the pad...thoughts?? Im trying to stay away from steel wool if poss.
Micro mesh should work just fine if you’re careful with it and choose a high enough grit.
@@BradAngove thanks
I wonder if I can use this same technique on an old iPhone that I want to have a matte finish on
I want a video on how to make a satin finish gloss...I don't trust the few videos on YT on how to do this. Especially on an acoustic. You are the finish-meister.
You should be able to just polish it up to a full gloss.
How do you level the satin finish after applied to get rid of tiny imperfections or dust particles set when it was drying? without making it glossy again of course?
You can’t as far as I know. A proper satin finish has to be perfect out of the gun/can. However, you can buff to a respectable semi-gloss after sanding if you’re careful. I use hard wax oil to do that sometimes.
Hey Brad... Some of the newer Epiphones have what they call a "Worn" finish. Could you recreate that? I'm more interested in getting that on the neck and back/sides of the body. I'd really like to be able to take a new LP jr and leave the gloss on the front of the body, then recreate the worn finish every where else!
Is that kind of like a relic? I’m not entirely familiar with it.
@@BradAngove I believe it's essentially coarse unfilled grain with some sort of satin on top. Has a very waxy feel. I can send pics if you want.
Interesting. I’ll see if I can find it.
Would it be easier to start with flat or matte to get a satin finish with satin clear coat or start with a satin enamel and finish with a satin clear coat?
Start with gloss. Then sand smooth at the end and add a coat of satin. Satin is basically gloss with a matting agent in it most of the time.
I have a squier Stratocaster, in the normal shiny black you see on most guitars. So do i just need to sand it, then apply matt clear coat am i correct?
Also what grit sandpaper would I need
And can you explain the cleaning process as well as what I would need for that?
Yes, you can do that. Sand with 800 grit, clean with wax and grease remover, and then spray your matte clear.
@@BradAngove thanks! However would it be possible to just spray on a satin lacquer directly on the body or is sanding necessary?
If you want it to stick you need to sand.
Hey Brad If a piece of aluminum was sprayed with a lacquer paint and and gloss clear enamel as top coat, will the process still be the same?
I can tell you that generally lacquer and enamel do not go together. I wouldn't advise using them in the same paint job. Also, if you're referring to spraying raw aluminum, it is difficult to get paint to stick directly to raw metal without using a primer.
Great video! Could I use this technique to repair a lacquer painted board that need some touch up paint?
To even it out after? Yes, this technique could be adapted to that purpose.
@@BradAngove Yes, I just patched some screw holes. I don’t have the original paint, so I was thinking I would either spray paint just the repaired spots and then even it out with your technique. Or spray paint the whole thing and finish it with your technique to mimic the original finish. What would you do? BTW: Thank you so much for your prompt response.
I would probably re spray that entire side of the board. Hiding touch ups can actually be quite challenging.
How beautiful is matte only! Satin is too glossy still for me. Oh and can I use another matte color? What could I expect from a black one and then go for something different? I mean, from glossy black, sand it, then bronze matte? Or a cobalt blue matte? Will it look darker than intended?
Thank you, you're amazing 🖤
You can use another matte color. It will look slightly lighter than under gloss.
Hey Brad do matte clear coats provide protection from scratches and the sun? I’ve spray painted a helmet matte black and was wondering if I should spray a matte clear coat on it, thanks!
It depends on the quality of the clear. Some have built in UV protection. They all provide at least some protection from scratches.
Do you sand it down after the Matt clear coat dries to get a smooth finish? What grit would you use? I mean, I would like to keep the finish matt but get rid of little spray dots.
If possible I try to avoid it. But if you take a look at my video on how to get a matte finish with spray cans you can see how I sand it if necessary.
Hello Brad. Will this work on a carbon bike frame? Mine is gloss black and I want to change it to Matte black. It does have colored decals and I assume they are under the clearcoat? I can purchase new black decals but...How should I handle that process?
It should work. The paint on it is what matters, not the material of the frame.
@@BradAngove Thank you. I just watched a video on how the manufacturer paints and decals the bike frame. So...I should have Black as the base coat and everything else is decaled under the clear coat. I will sand down until I can remove the decals then degloss the black then matte clear. You just saved me a lot of time vs. stripping the entire bike down and start from bare /raw carbon.. Thanks!
My cafe racer has a matte silver finish, and I couldn't find a matte silver to match. This tutorial is very helpful. Thanks.
This is exactly what i needed! Didnt think it was that easy. Thank you!
Glad I could help
hope this works, planning on taking off the gloss from a guitar, then spray some primer and paint it the color i want it.
If you’re priming it you don’t need to do this. Just sand with 600 grit, clean, and prime.
@@BradAngove nice! thanks for the help. i just finished the sanding part. now to prime and paint! Its a 2 in 1 primer and paint. just hope it will look good since the guitar was black and the color im using is leaf green.
Is this recommended to remove the gloss from acoustic guitars too?
No. Try to avoid adding thickness to the paint on your acoustic.
Great vid.
Can one spray clear satin polyurethane over a clear gloss polyurethane coat?
Would I need so sand the gloss a bit?
Yes, and yes you would need to remove the gloss by sanding.
What do you think of leaving a light satin coat as is, vs using steel wool? And can I use birchwood Casey gun stock wax as a lube?
If you’re actually spraying with satin and it looks good then best option is to just leave it as is.
Brad, I have a guitar that I had an auto body shop paint with PPG then matte clear. It has a little bit of orange peel. I really wanted that vinyl wrap matte look. I was thinking about wet sanding it to level the paint. Is that a bad idea? It sounds like you are saying it will make the finish gloss.
It depends on how fine the paper you use is. It will likely look sanded one way or another. You generally don’t sand matte finishes because you can’t polish them.
@@BradAngove thanks for replying! I enjoy your channel. I love watching guitar builds.
I have a can of black gloss that I literally do not have any use for, now I can follow this video, thanks!
Glad I could help
So I'm turning Satin down to matte, the Satin was freshly painted so do I need to wait till it is fully cured at the 24 hour mark or is it fine to hit it with scotch before it's fully dry?
Wait until it’s fully dry.
Hi Brad,
I have a little wood piece that I'm told was likely painted & possibly clear satin overcoated (Maybe?). I tried to touch up a few little spots but there is too much gloss to paint. The wood seems to mar easily. Any good tips? Thank you!!!
Is it painted a colour, or does it just look like wood?
Hi! That matte finish looked nice but the satin looked too glossy for my liking. Is it possible to make it less glossy? Also, will this work on a quilted top? Thanks!
+Mist R You could just stick to the matte if you want. That's less glossy.
Yes, it works fine on a quilted top.
I kinda like the look of the guitar right after you used the scotch brite pad. Is the spray on matte stuff (or something like it) necessary or can I leave the guitar without it?
Curious about this myself.
It’s up to you. If you like the scuffed back look; let it ride haha.
@@BradAngove that’s great. So it’s not compromising the finish, protection, etc?
I did it about 2 months ago. Scotch brite pad and no finish after that. Looks nice and scuffed up! I'm happy with it:) Awesome video btw
As long as you don’t go through the finish, which is tough with scotch brite, it should be ok. Technically you’re removing a bit of protection from things like moisture and UV, but not really dent prevention.
Can you share links or full names to the spray and wax you use? Thanks.
It was minwax paste finishing wax and rustoleum painters touch cans. I bought them at Home Depot.
Can I repaint from green to Matt black on a guitar without disassembling it other than the strings? 🎸
Not if you want it to look good.
Nice video Brad, can I ask what exact course or product number is the scotch brite you have used? I cant use the green one for the kictchen can I? I have started on the neck of my guitar with a 600 coarse sand paper although a bit messy in the beginning and creates a chemical odour when scrabbing. Is that safe? and what should I apply on it once finished? Any other product to protect the wood?
The scotch brite is by color. The green is too course. Have a look at the amazon link in the description, I have linked the grey and red there I believe as well as white.
A bit of chemical smell when sanding is normal, but you should be wearing a mask.
Hmm... Any way something like light rubbing with #0000 steel wool, or one of the very fine scotch brite pads would work as a quick and dirty method for matte? I've just heard it kind of "scratches" the surface very finely and takes away shine, but of course won't be visible to the eye... I'm going to experiment with some of this on metal tomorrow. Hopefully I figure something out haha
I’ve done it. It’s not quite the same, but can give an interesting effect that looks a lot like matte.
Hi Brad,nice video what grit Scotchbrite do you use?
The grey one. It’s the medium-fine grit.
Is it important to use circular motion when knockin down the gloss? Or does it matter? I’m worried it’ll leave scratches that I’ll have to leave later. I’m planning on doing this to an acoustic. Is there any difference?
I find the circular motion helps it happen more evenly. It doesn’t matter much though; the next coat fills it in.
Technically the additional paint and wax can affect the sound of an acoustic.
@@BradAngove I watched another video where the guy simply used a scouring pad like what you used, two different grits and then once it was where he wanted it (as far as the satin look) he put carneuba wax to protect it. Any thoughts on that? Rather than the rattle can?
That’s an option. I’ve done it before.
thanks for the video. i plan to make that amazing matte black in my wood table. is it possible?
Are you asking if you can spray paint a table matte black? Sure you can.
Brad Angove yes. thank you very much sir. this video is what i have been looking for.
I painted a tube with normal colours and I was scared that I might spill water on it. So I found some varnish at home so I painted it with it after I found out it was glossy finish (I wanted matte) so I came here to help me but the scotch brite thing is not working. I mean it does work but some parts keep becoming glossy again, what should I do?
Apply a matte varnish over top after the scotch brite.
Hi Brad, would wet sanding still work for the matte clear to stick?
Why would you wet sand for that?
@@BradAngove I just though it'd be less messy, but i'd stick to dry sanding
I’d stick to dry. Wet sanding doesn’t really come into play until you get into the polishing process.
1. Any alternative to scotch brite?
2. Can you do this in lacquer coated paints?
Thanks in advance :)
Steel wool or fine sandpaper might work. And yes.
You used rustoleum? If I do this to a gloss poly finish, would it be better to use 2k urethane? More durable? Not necessary? No different than rustoleum? Thanks.
The 2K is better. I have a video on 2K vs 1k vs 2x. I also have one on how to get a professional looking clear coat with spray cans where I use the 2K. Really no need for the 2 can method when you’re using that.
@@BradAngove Thanks for the response. These videos are great! So I'm having trouble finding a paint repirator because of COVID. I'm wondering if the 1K would work well enough for this project. I have a gloss guitar body from Warmoth and I want to make just the back and sides satin. I plane to sand it with a scotchbrite like you showed in one of your videos and then even it out with a spray. Do you think 1k would be sufficient? Do I need a respirator for that? Thanks!
Literally I've never played a guitar in my life but I accidentally stumbled upon your channel based on the mat paint job and trying to gloss it but I have to say you have a fantastic toolbox setup bravo if you get into some car stuff
Thanks Garrett
Well, I don’t have a clue how to hold a guitar body securely enough to apply anything when it’s wet. I know it probably is very clear in your mind how it’s done.
I’m still unsure of how I’m going to do this. I don’t have a lot of money to spend on a learning curve. Thank you very much for this video and if I am ever doing a body like this I’ll know what to do.
If it's just the body of the guitar, without a neck, just get a 1"x2", screw into the neck joint, and now you got a handle to manipulate the guitar while painting
What would be the best way to go about matting the bottom contour of a glossy guitar? I don't care too much about how it'll look since it's mostly hidden because it rests on my leg and I just want to stop it from slipping off my leg so much. Will 0000 steel wool do the trick or is that gonna be too fine for making a decently grippy surface?
That’s too fine. In fact, taking the gloss off something like that often makes it more slippery. I would actually just put some automotive wax on it instead.
I have a pair of black gloss glasses. Is there a good way i can turn them into matte or just de glossify them with preferrably homemade tools?
You don’t really need any tools. Just tape or remove anything you don’t want to paint, scuff the gloss black with 800 grit sandpaper, and spray them with matte clear coat.
hey same guy here..I've done some research on the internet and i couldn't find a clear coat black matte spray specifically.Would something like this work too on a wooden area>>www.ebay.com/p/Krylon-K09198000-Covermaxx-Spray-Paint-Matte-Black-12-Ounce/9017794344?iid=263571540704
Clear coat is clear, not black. If the glasses are already black you just need matte clear.
Brad Angove yes they are already black so i guess matte clear should be the ideal option?
That should work.
What sand paper and paint would I use on a high gloss metal table and chairs? I want to turn it all matte black. :)
Sand it with 600. Matte finishes aren’t as durable, so I could aim for the spraymax 2K matte clear. It’s at least stronger than this stuff.
I have a matte black guitar that was polished by a repair shop, do you think i should scuff it with scotchbright before spraying it? Im worried about removing the black paint thats beneath the original matte finish. Already wiped it with alcohol
You’re trying to bring it back to matte?
@@BradAngove yeah im actually just taking it to a shop that does refinishing. The guy that did it just genuinely believed people dont like matte finishing and thought he was doing me a favor 💀🙃😭
Hi Brad. I have a factory guitar that is gloss black which I want to bring to a satin finish. Can I use the method that you show in the video or do I have to sand it back further with sandpaper since it's the factory finish?
Just sand it lightly with 800 grit and apply a coat of satin clear over it.
Hi! Amazing surface!!!
Do you think or have you tried- if It’s possible to do this so beatiful surface with Satin black matte color on concrete?
Is it beewax in your finishing wax, and other components of course ?
Your work is brilliant !!
Hi Susanne. With concrete you need a self etching primer. Then you can do something like this, but you shouldn’t need to buff it that way. Just use satin paint.
@@BradAngove Thank You so much🍀🍀🍀🍀
would i just use the matt clear over paint if i am making a guitar from scratch? im making an explorer and both the body and the neck will be white. im doing a gloss body but would absolutely hate a gloss neck.
Yeah, you can just finish off with matte clear.
is there a difference between flat and matte? i want ZERO gloss, how do i go about that. I've been using flat. but then my clear coat is satin.... I guess i need matte clear coat. i grabbed something called crystal clear.. and its glossy .....
There’s no difference between those. But yeah you need matte clear or no clear at all (which is riskier).
Brad, this video is exactly what I needed. I love my cello but hate the gloss finish. To have the gloss taken off at the cello shop...way too costly. I will take pre and post de-glossing photos.
Be very careful about putting additional paint on your cello. It can affect how it resonates.
HI, I am trying to repaint my motorcycle helmet, trying to get a frost black finish, so i guess like a semi glossy matte black, would these steps work with my project? Also, what is that thing in that jar you used to turn it glossy-ish, the stuff that was on the steel wool.?
so would these be my steps?
~sand helmet
~apply primer,~paint with glossy black,~ apply steps u did in video involving steel wool and jar,~ and finish with a matt clear? is this right? im lost :(
Those steps won’t work. The stuff in the can is finishing wax. Clear won’t stick overtop of that.
I think you’re just getting confused because you’re on the wrong video. Have a look at my video on how to do a matte black paint job with spray cans. Then, if you want it shinier, you can use the paste wax.
Great video! Helped alot.
I have one question (not rly for this topic but here i go):
How can I darken spray paint a bit? I am using spray cans so mixing the paint is unfortunately not an option.
Thanks!
Use a black/dark base coat underneath them.
Thanks alot :)
Is a black paint coat enough or do I need to use primer?
+Pianoriju that depends what you're painting
I am painting a captain america shield based on glass-fibre reinforced plastic. I did the following with another one: Plastic Primer, Silver Paint and then color on certain areas.
My idea now would be using a coat of black followed by acrylic resin paint (light bluish color) to make it darker.
I guess I just gonna try it. Learning by doing :D
Keep doing videos !
+Pianoriju let me know how it goes!
Brad, I tried these steps but got orange peel. how do i sand/polish this back to a smooth matte? Thanks for the great video.
Try sanding it flat with 800 grit and then spraying one more light coat to even everything out.
hi brad, thank you for the very helpful video. I'm trying to spray paint a RANARP Ikea lamp in a matte colour (original colour is white). I'm using PYLOX spray paint and KRYLON matte finish. Any particular advice you would give to achieve a nice matte finish? Currently, after just spraying the RANARP (its metallic) with the PYLOX paint it looks glossy.
It looks glossy even after it’s fully dry?
Brad Angove hi, yup looks glossy when the pylox paint is fully dry. That’s before the matte finish. Not sure if I dare to scuff the surface with scotchbrite though haha. Not sure how many layers of matte finish I should be putting on ?
You should only need one layer of matte to change the look from gloss
thanks for the advice! I didn't apply such a thick layer at first pass (kind of just sprayed it quickly on all sides for a few seconds each). Might have been why it took 3 layers.
Will this work for a sunburst guitar? Trying to get a poly glossy sunburst strat to look more satin and vintage. Thanks
It shouldn’t matter what color or pattern is under the clear coat for the purposes of this technique.
@@BradAngove thanks so much. Will get the recommended scotchbrite ordered and give it a go. Really appreciate your channel.
i have a sunburst fender Jaguar, Can the satin wax help it looks like an old 1965 guitar that it losts its glossy paint with time ? Does it help make it look old ?
Yes, that’s one of the uses that I put it to.
i have an cort x1 black matte. it has a lot of scratches on it i was thinkinh abput just dying with arclylic markers but im thinking about sprey painting it but i want it matte what do u think i shul do?
You can do a matte spray job on it. They can be challenging to get right, but they’re nice.