Guitar Paint

Massive Color Library

Match your Fender’s classic sunburst or go off the rails with neons. Angelus Paint comes in over 100 shades, including Standard, Metallic, Neon, and Pearlescent lines. No mixing tricks required.

Flexible, Crack-Resistant Finish

When used, your guitar vibrates, and ordinary paints typically crack due to the vibrations.

Angelus acrylics, on the other hand, form a flexible film that resists cracking, even around tricky neck joints and pocket edges. It’s a hard finish that stays smooth through every riff.

Multi-Surface Compatibility

From bare wood to glossy guitar lacquer, Angelus Paint sticks where spray paint and some finishing kits fall short. For guitar parts like plastic pickguards, mix 1:1 with Angelus 2-Hard to improve bite on slick surfaces.

Safe, Studio-Ready Formula

Angelus Paint works well in shared spaces or small workshops. It’s easy to clean up with soap and water, making it ideal for dorm rooms, studios, and more.

Custom Clear-Coat Options

Dial in your final sheen with Angelus 4-Coat in various finishes. Each one protects your guitar finish from scratches, wear from rubbing, and stage light glare.

Standard Acrylics

Angelus Standard Acrylics are the go-to option for clean, matte finishes on wood or leather parts of your guitar. Explore the Angelus Acrylic Paint Collection for the full range.

• Finish: Low-gloss matte; smooth base for additional coats or final polishing

• Dry time: 15–30 minutes between thin coats

• Airbrush tip: Thin with 2-Thin at a 1:4 ratio (about 20%)

• Coverage: ≈ 5–6 ft² per 2 oz., enough for most guitar bodies

• Cleanup: Soap and water

Metallic Series

If you're going for shine that catches the spotlight, Angelus Metallic Paints are built to pop. Browse through the Metallic Paint Collection for high-gloss color options.

• Finish: High-gloss shimmer that pops on curved surfaces and under light

• Dry time: 15–30 minutes; stir gently between layers

• Airbrush tip: 10–15% 2-Thin for an even coat

• Coverage: ≈ 4–5 ft² per 2 oz due to thicker pigment solids

Pearlescent Line

Angelus Pearlescent Paints add a subtle iridescent sheen that shifts beautifully with the light. Check out the Angelus Pearlescent Collection to find your tone.

• Finish: Subtle sheen that shifts with movement, perfect for curved bodies

• Dry time: 15–30 minutes

• Airbrush tip: ≈15% 2-Thin

• Coverage: ≈ 5 ft² per 2 oz

Neon Collection

Make your guitar impossible to miss with Angelus Neon Paints, formulated for high visibility under UV and stage lights. View the full Neon Paint Collection for all your glow-up needs.

• Finish: UV-reactive, great for stage lighting or dramatic effect

• Base-coat tip: Apply a white primer or opaque base before neon coats for full brightness

• Dry time: 15–30 minutes; neons take longer to feel completely dry

• Airbrush tip: About 10% 2-Thin

• Coverage: ≈ 4 ft² per 2 oz

Here’s your essential step-by-step breakdown using Angelus gear.

1. Prep the Surface 

Use a sanding block with 600-grit sandpaper to lightly sand existing polyurethane paint, nitrocellulose lacquer, or glossy guitar lacquer. 

Wipe the surface clean using Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer to remove dust and any factory topcoat. Explore more prep products in the Angelus Prep Collection.

2. Mix for Material
   

• Wood guitar bodies: Use paint straight from the bottle.

• Plastic parts: Mix paint 1:1 with 2-Hard for a stronger bond.
  

3. Thin for Airbrush 

Add 10–15% 2-Thin to reduce viscosity. This helps apply an even coat with good coverage. Check out our full airbrush tools collection.

4. Layer in Light Coats 

Apply multiple light coats (4–6 total), letting each paint dry for at least 30 minutes. After coat 3, wet sanding with 800-grit sandpaper gives you a perfectly smooth surface for layering or final polishing.

5. Seal with 4-Coat 

Use Angelus 4-Coat to protect your artwork. Choose from Flat, Matte, Satin, or High Gloss to finish off your custom instrument with the exact sheen you want.

These expert tips will help you make sure your custom guitar looks as smooth as it sounds.

• Thin layers beat thick blobs. Keep your coats light to avoid muffling tone or creating uneven texture.

• Warm up your paints. Soak paint bottles in warm water before use for smoother spray application, especially if you're using spray cans or an airbrush.

• Clean between steps. A quick rub with a tack cloth between layers will remove dust and keep edges clean.

• Avoid over-sanding. Stick to light passes with a sanding sealer or filler to maintain shape and sharp lines.

• Work in good lighting. Stage lighting might look different than your workshop’s. Preview your colors under both if possible.

Whether you're restoring a vintage instrument or experimenting with new guitar building styles, Angelus has your back. 

Start with proper prep using Angelus Preparer, choose your paint, mix for the material, spray in thin coats, and seal the deal with your chosen 4-Coat. 

Your end result? A stunning, stage-ready finish that looks pro and lasts.