Guitar finishing lacquer designed to deliver a clear, vintage-style nitrocellulose topcoat, dartfords Guitar Lacquer. A delicate gloss preserves wood figure and the instrument's natural tone, reassuring for restorers and builders. Is the aerosol format and coverage practical for workshop or home refinishing jobs?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Finish Quality: Thin, clear gloss that enhances natural wood appearance
- • Best for: Luthiers, restorers and hobbyists refinishing or protecting guitar bodies
- • Not ideal for: Surfaces requiring non-nitrocellulose systems or high-build industrial coatings
Vintage mix clear nitrocellulose lacquer formulated specifically for guitars. Thin finish enhances the natural beauty of wood while protecting colour coats and preserving natural tone.
Natural wood appearance – With a thin nitrocellulose formulation
Thin finish lays down a low-build clear layer that enhances grain and colour, while the nitrocellulose formulation is tuned for guitar use.
Preserves figure and colour without obscuring the wood, so restorations look authentic and instruments keep their characteristic resonance.
Spray-gun consistency – Thanks to ULTRA FILL technology
ULTRA FILL increases usable aerosol capacity and reduces the risk of blooming, producing a more even spray like a traditional spray gun.
Easier to achieve smooth, uniform coats with less blotching, which speeds up small-scale finishing and touch-up work.
Practical coverage for bodies – With an easy-to-use aerosol format
Aerosol spray can gives approximately 1 square metre of coverage, sufficient for a few coats on a typical guitar body.
One can covers a typical guitar body for multiple thin coats, making single repairs and custom jobs straightforward without specialist gear.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for dartfords Guitar Lacquer
- Aerosol Convenience – Covers about 1 square metre, enough for a typical guitar body
- ULTRA FILL technology – Reduces blooming, delivers spray-gun consistency for smoother lacquer layers
- Thin clear gloss – Enhances wood figure without hiding grain detail
- Compatibility – Suitable over dartfords nitro and cellulose preparatory coats
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Musical Instruments - Finish/Lacquer
- Formulation: Vintage mix clear nitrocellulose lacquer
- Application format: Aerosol spray can
- Volume: 400ml
- Coverage: Approximately 1 square metre per can
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this lacquer be used over existing nitrocellulose coats?
A: Yes, suitable for use over dartfords tinted and pigmented nitrocellulose lacquers, clear cellulose sanding sealer, and solid and metallic nitrocellulose paints.
Q: How much area does one 400ml can cover?
A: Approximately 1 square metre, which is enough for a few thin coats on a typical guitar body.
Q: Will the lacquer affect the instrument's tone?
A: No, the thin finish does not inhibit the wood's natural tone, allowing the instrument's resonance to remain intact.
🏆 Our Verdict
Ideal for luthiers, restorers and hobbyists seeking an authentic vintage nitro finish on guitars. The vintage mix nitrocellulose formulation, combined with ULTRA FILL aerosol technology, delivers thin, clear coats that enhance wood figure while reducing blooming. A sensible long-term choice for quality finishing and small-scale workshop work.
