Black finish, Alder body

[Moss]

Let's say I have an alder body, one piece (pic may not be, just a reference)

And I want that black fender/generic glossy, no grain visible finish.


Could someone list in order, with time between procedures, in detail how to achieve it! :)

A rough guide i've gathered so far:-

Sand - 140 Grit?

Sanding sealer - 2 coats?
(time frame?)

Sand back?

Black Nitro cell lacquer
(X coats? Sand?)

Clear nitro laquer
(X coats? Sand?)


Also, when and how do I polish?


Thanks guys!

[Moss]

[topzilly]

this is probably the be all end all of rattle can painting for guitars. I have done a bunch, and I always get impatient and abandon the rule of three, but stick with it, I have found that a good finish can make the difference between a build looking good, and looking professional.