Painting Your Own

[Twofistedalesman]

I have an oil finished swamp ash guitar body that I am thinking about painting. Will the paint adhere properly considering the oil finish? I know that filler will have to be used too, but I don't want to dampen the tone. Any advice would be appreciated..............

[VB]

Oil finishes are hell to get paint to stick too. you might be better off scratching that idea and starting on a diff guitar.

[jimmerwoo]

I'm doing an oil finished guitar, the grain is pretty nice and I thought it would look good totally natural with a maple neck/f.board. I'm adding a chrome scartch plate as a finishing touch. Wood can still look money if the grain looks good.

My 2 euros worth...

[Twofistedalesman]

according to the manufacturer, the lin seed oil finish can be removed using mineral spirits. It will take paint well after that.

[Bainzy]

paintyourownguitar.com

that should be a good guide on painting your guitar