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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on October 14, 2009 at 9:12am

Well, I can't say because the cigar stores that I frequent throw the paper boxes away, and only save the wooden ones. I would think you could spray them, but I would give them multiple thin coats instead of heavy coats, so the paper doesn't discolor from the wetness.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Lanford on October 14, 2009 at 1:42pm

I've been using Valspar high gloss laquer with excellent results. Does not discolor the paper. Gives it a little extra gloss (although you could always use a semi-gloss) that looks good. Seems to be fairly durable. A couple of light coats does a nice job. I usually take a little Elmers glue and tac down the loose edges first. Give that a few minutes to dry, and then spray away. "Let us spray" - Also very forgiving on streaks and runs too. The Valspar is readily available at Lowes. Not sure about the Depot.

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Permalink Reply by Jkevn on October 14, 2009 at 1:48pm

The spray-bomb acrylic seems to do well too. It's cheap, readily available and dries in minutes. As always, mucho thin coats beats one mucho coat.

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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on October 14, 2009 at 4:44pm

IF the box is in good ship, it won't "peel or come loos" unless you let it set out in the rain. If you want to protect it from wear and tear, OK.... much I'm excited that some of my fav first builds are starting to show some "mileage"...

One man's ugly is another man's mojo....

the best,

Wichita Sam

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Permalink Reply by Uncle Blues on October 14, 2009 at 6:14pm

Yo;
I'm jus hopin' my mojo..
ain't yer ugly!

Thanx;
Unc

Wichita Sam said:

IF the box is in good ship, it won't "peel or come loos" unless you let it set out in the rain. If you want to protect it from wear and tear, OK.... much I'm excited that some of my fav first builds are starting to show some "mileage"...

One man's ugly is another man's mojo....

the best,

Wichita Sam

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Permalink Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) on October 14, 2009 at 7:27pm

Spray lacquer all the way. Attach the neck, mask the neck off, hang the guitar by one of the tuner holes and spray the hell out of it. 3 even coats will usually do ya.

Do not use enamel. Enamel == bad.

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Permalink Reply by Uncle Blues on October 14, 2009 at 8:02pm

Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:

Spray lacquer all the way. Attach the neck, mask the neck off, hang the guitar by one of the tuner holes and spray the hell out of it. 3 even coats will usually do ya.

Do not use enamel. Enamel == bad.

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Permalink Reply by Uncle Blues on October 14, 2009 at 8:09pm

Yo!

u da man! spray laquer...

did it... lookin good

AAAmen on da 'Namel bad...

tell the kids

wear a mask... just say no.. to paint fumes...

chee-heck my audio

Uncle Blues...
out




Uncle Blues said:

Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars) said:

Spray lacquer all the way. Attach the neck, mask the neck off, hang the guitar by one of the tuner holes and spray the hell out of it. 3 even coats will usually do ya.

Do not use enamel. Enamel == bad.

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