How to Spray a Satin Lacquer Finish on Guitars

Check the guitar body to ensure it is evenly sanded and smooth. Put the face mask on to cover your nose and mouth.

Apply one even coat of spray-on lacquer primer. Allow to completely dry in accordance with the lacquer primer directions, usually two to three hours. Apply a second even coat and allow to dry completely.

Apply one even coat of spray-on satin lacquer paint. Allow to dry completely in accordance with the paint directions. Spray on a total of six to eight coats of paint, depending on the coverage of the paint and the color. Lighter colors may need extra coats.

Spray on six to eight layers of clear lacquer, allowing each to dry before spraying the next.