How to match body color on headstock

[ErikH]

To do it properly with a matched mix from whomever, you would need a paint gun, air compressor, mix cups, hardener, clear coat, and the proper respiratory mask w/ filters.

You will not find a perfect match in a rattle can. If you can get a match mixed up, take it to an auto body shop and see if they'll spray it. They have everything I mentioned you'd need.

IMO, it's not worth it. I have a pint of clear, a pint of color, and some hardener for a guitar project I'm looking to finish this month and it cost me $100 for just that.

[GuitarDoc]

You will not find a perfect match in a rattle can. If you can get a match mixed up, take it to an auto body shop and see if they'll spray it. They have everything I mentioned you'd need.

IMO, it's not worth it. I have a pint of clear, a pint of color, and some hardener for a guitar project I'm looking to finish this month and it cost me $100 for just that.

Absolutely. Couldn't agree more. You may be able to get close with a rattle can but you'll not get an exact match, and since the head is not right next to the body, you may be able to get away with just that and be fine.

But even if you find out the exact color/formula, like Erik said, you'll need all of the equipment, knowledge, and experience to apply it. Or the $$$ to pay a shop to apply it (it's not cheap). And still, there are other factors such as aging, batch lots of the colors and tints used, and even the clear coat, whether it's gloss or semi or satin, etc which can still leave a less than perfect match. I used to work as the color matching expert for a paint company and I know how difficult it is to get an exact match of another color.

But I think the way your guitar looks with the colored body and plain maple fretboard and head looks pretty awesome as is. IMO it's not worth the effort or money to change that great look.

[Blille]

When did this forum become so reasonable? Lol

Thanks guys - I think I'll pass.

[GuitarDoc]

Good choice.