Guitar Paint
Angelus guitar paint is flexible acrylic paint for guitar bodies, cases, amps, and leather straps. Thin coats build to bold, solid color, and you can choose from classic shades, metallics, pearls, and neons. Paint bare wood as is, or mix in Angelus 2-Hard to paint over a glossy factory finish. We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907.
Want the wood grain to show through instead? Our wood dye stains bare guitar bodies and figured maple tops, and it's a favorite for burst finishes.
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Angelus Pearlescent and Metallic Paint Kit | 12 Colors 1 oz. Bottles
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$46.95
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Angelus Neon Color Kit | Complete 12-Color Paint Set
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$46.95
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Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint - Best Sellers Kit
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$42.95
Regular price $47.40
Angelus Micro Detail Paint Brush Set
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$16.95
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Shopping guide
How to paint a guitar
- Remove the strings, hardware, and electronics, then mask anything you want to keep paint-free with masking tape.
- Lightly sand the body with wet sandpaper so the paint has something to grip, then wipe away the dust.
- On a glossy factory finish, mix 3 parts Angelus 2-Hard to 1 part paint, since the finish is hard and non-porous. On bare wood, use the paint as is.
- Apply thin coats with a brush or airbrush, letting each coat dry before the next. For airbrushing, thin the paint with Angelus 2-Thin.
- Let the paint dry fully, about 48 hours when mixed with 2-Hard, then seal it with Angelus 4-Coat in the sheen you want.
What you can paint
- Guitar bodies, on bare wood or over a factory finish mixed with 2-Hard
- Plastic pickguards and parts, mixed with 2-Hard
- Guitar cases, plus amp cabinets and Tolex
- Leather guitar straps, after removing the finish with Leather Preparer & Deglazer
Clean lines and fine details
For crisp stripes and graphics, mask with vinyl tape, which bends around curves. Use the Micro Detail Brush Set for small lettering and outlines, or fill an Empty Paint Marker for controlled line work.
Choosing your colors
All Angelus paints mix together, so you can blend any shade. Kits are the easiest way to start: the Paint Basics Kit covers the core colors, the Best Sellers Kit has 12 popular shades, and the Pearlescent and Metallic Kit and Neon Kit add shimmer and glow. Shop single colors in our paint collection.
What customers say
“Angelus paints are really a great product!! I'm using the paints for a guitar build and they really look great!!”
★★★★★ Chris D., Weehawken, NJ
“I have a vintage, dark blue guitar amplifier. It had torn up corner with missing Tolex (vinyl) and chewed up wood. I filled with wood/epoxy filler, sanded, and painted with Angelus Navy Blue Leather paint. Worked great! Even feels continuous between the painted corners and the Tolex.”
★★★★★ Russell H., Brooklyn, NY
“With your prep, white acrylic paint and finisher, I changed the color of a tooled Eldorado Guitar strap. Came out great. Highly recommended.”
★★★★★ Michael P.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use acrylic paint on a guitar?
Yes. Angelus acrylic paint goes on bare wood as is, and on a glossy factory finish when you mix in 2-Hard so it grips.
Do I need to sand my guitar before painting?
Yes. A light sanding gives the paint something to grip, especially on a glossy finish.
How much 2-Hard do I mix in?
For a rigid guitar body, use 3 parts 2-Hard to 1 part paint.
How long does guitar paint take to dry?
Paint mixed with 2-Hard needs about 48 hours to dry fully before you seal it or reassemble the guitar.
Can you airbrush a guitar with Angelus paint?
Yes. Thin the paint with 2-Thin and use an airbrush with at least a 0.35mm nozzle.
Should I paint or dye my guitar?
Paint covers the wood with solid color, while wood dye soaks into bare wood and lets the grain show.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of $49 or more ship free within the continental U.S.
