First paint job...

[spauldingrules]

Using spray cans - which color is more "forgiving", black or white?  Or somewhere in-between?  I really like both colors, but which is less likely to show flaws in the paint job?

 

[ildar]

In my very limited experience with solid colors, white seems to be more forgiving, as you can't see the inevitable white dust that always seems to find its way into my finishes.

 

[sundin4prez]

blacj is the most unforgiving colour that i have used in my small time of finishing guitars....

 

[sundin4prez]

black*

 

[spauldingrules]

Sooo... black is less forgiving and white is more forgiving?  All this "less unforgiving" talk is confusing me! :help:

 

[ildar]

White is easier than black, at least that's the consensus between the 2 replies so far.

 

[instagator]

Black will eat your lunch if all of your prep work is not perfect.You will see every thing.Bumps ,chunks and lumps.White is more forgiving.However don't do what I did.If you strip a black guitar,don't paint a white guitar in the same room.I had a hell of a time with little black flakes appearing out of no where.Even after sweeping and mopping the floor.After prep work its all up to a clean work space.That includes hair,skin flakes and boogersThey all find a way into the finish....My choice of the two for ease...White...Good luck

Cheers ccasion14:

 

[nathan a]

White does show smudges etc very easily, though. Don't think "black is unforgiving; white is forgiving". Not true.

I have found white a little easier to work with, and it does definitely look nice. But don't expect to be able to f*** up and have it still look good  :laughing7: