Part 2 of the ESP LTD Alexi project is now up. In part 2 we apply the base coat and the crackle paint. You will be absolutely blown away at the results!
The Crackle came out absolutely fantastic. So beautiful watching the crackle come to life! Thanks, best paint video ever on a guitar that just seems so down to earth and brilliant.
That's awesome man. Love the design you chose. The neon green was perfect. I just painted my jackson in neon yellow because your solar is sick and since seeing it I've always wanted that color shredder.
Oh, wow! Look at those crackles appearing like magic. This is great! I'm happy that you've decided to go the extra mile to do the frets of the original neck. Bet you won't regret it in the end. Well, done! :D
Im a year late to this video but holy shit this is such a killer finish to put on a guitar. I've been dying to do a red crackle finish on my Alexi 600 along with a hardware and electronics replacement. One day...lol. This is so badass.
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR I got mine second hand for maybe 600 bucks plus shipping, had some minor damage to the body along with some subtle cracks and paint chips. Very lucky to have this guitar, its never leaving me lol.
I also tried crackle but it didn't turn out how I hoped. It was a glarry strat. Red with black crackle. Your pattern came out perfect. And I mean like perfect.
This is the best crackle finish I've been able to find using spray cans. I really wanted to replicate this, fairly sure this is accurate: 1. Black: Rust-Oleum Flat Protetive Enamel Black (likely 7776830) 2. Neon Green: VHT Engine Enamel Grabber Green SP154 3. Crackle: Montana Crackle (probably the amazon one EC9017) I will try Gold+Black crackle and report back.
Some other notes I made for myself: - This guitar was sprayed indoors in a t-shirt, so the temperuature was probably mild (ideal) - By only crackling the front, you’re less rushed and can focus on even coverage in different directions, getting a nice thick layer on before it starts chemically reacting - Interestingly you lay a very thick base coat, then let it dry 2 hours. Can recommends 45 minutes - I’ve seen other videos where heat guns or fans are used to speed up and increase cracking, I’ve also noticed sunlight seems to increase it, but that may be random or due to heat
I would like to paint my RR too. And sunburst now if you want a black crackel effect on a fluorescent green base you advise me to strip: apply primer, green and black crack. Or can I paint green directly over the sunburst??
For best results to make the fluresent green pop you would want to do it over a white prime if you do it over a dark color or primer it will change to shade of the flo green . U dont have to remove the original paint just sand it with anywheres from 400/600 grit sand paper befoee applying primer
@@tjcoon4360 thx… i’ve done a blue and white crackle Guitar, and then tried to do a glow-in-the-dark crackle guitar but paint wasn’t compatible… so looking for the right color to work on a new project
From the diff timed test pieces ive done that was the best result for the look i was going for the can says 45 mins to an hour i think but i also went heavy on base coat and crackle coat to get bigger cracks
It wasn’t to bad, seems like the lighter u put it on the smaller / finer the crackle comes out i put a heavy coat of green on let it dry for almost 2 hours and a heavy coat of crackle and thats how it came out.
The Crackle came out absolutely fantastic. So beautiful watching the crackle come to life! Thanks, best paint video ever on a guitar that just seems so down to earth and brilliant.
The crackle pattern is so perfect and clean, looks amazing
Great job 🎉
OMFG!!! can u believe that i was doing the exact same project on my own and then I saw your video??? Thanks for the tutorial 😂😂 amazing job
Thanks brother that’s awesome
That came out frickin awesome Kenny! Can't wait to see this all come together!
That's awesome man. Love the design you chose. The neon green was perfect. I just painted my jackson in neon yellow because your solar is sick and since seeing it I've always wanted that color shredder.
Looks awesome man green crackle looks so dope
Oh, wow! Look at those crackles appearing like magic. This is great! I'm happy that you've decided to go the extra mile to do the frets of the original neck.
Bet you won't regret it in the end. Well, done! :D
The color result is actually insane great job
That came out so awesome dude! Absolutely love it, good job!
This is so Boss!
I'm still hanging for episode 3, I've watched this video 3 times, looks so damn great
Its comin clearing this thing was a long process haha
Im a year late to this video but holy shit this is such a killer finish to put on a guitar. I've been dying to do a red crackle finish on my Alexi 600 along with a hardware and electronics replacement. One day...lol. This is so badass.
Thanks! Check the value of that 600 first they have all gone up haha but if u plan on keeping it forever go for it !!!
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR I got mine second hand for maybe 600 bucks plus shipping, had some minor damage to the body along with some subtle cracks and paint chips. Very lucky to have this guitar, its never leaving me lol.
@@nuggetstew4380 i say do it then!!
BRO! WHOA!
That turned out awesome.
Love this so much! Love your video!
This looks fantasic!
Looks so damn good!!!
I also tried crackle but it didn't turn out how I hoped. It was a glarry strat. Red with black crackle. Your pattern came out perfect. And I mean like perfect.
Looks great.
How great would it be if there was a way to stop the process? Like around 6:24 would be perfect!
i was thinking the exact same thing when i saw it
This is the best crackle finish I've been able to find using spray cans. I really wanted to replicate this, fairly sure this is accurate:
1. Black: Rust-Oleum Flat Protetive Enamel Black (likely 7776830)
2. Neon Green: VHT Engine Enamel Grabber Green SP154
3. Crackle: Montana Crackle (probably the amazon one EC9017)
I will try Gold+Black crackle and report back.
@@MauriceKindermann your on the right track.
Some other notes I made for myself:
- This guitar was sprayed indoors in a t-shirt, so the temperuature was probably mild (ideal)
- By only crackling the front, you’re less rushed and can focus on even coverage in different directions, getting a nice thick layer on before it starts chemically reacting
- Interestingly you lay a very thick base coat, then let it dry 2 hours. Can recommends 45 minutes
- I’ve seen other videos where heat guns or fans are used to speed up and increase cracking, I’ve also noticed sunlight seems to increase it, but that may be random or due to heat
looks badass
Thank!
Did you do any sanding before the clear coat?
That's deadly
The project looks great!! It looks like VHT is the manufacturer of the green paint you used, but what was the name or the color code? Thanks
Yea idk why i thought it was Duplicolor i think its SP154 grabber green
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Thank you for the info!!
I would like to paint my RR too. And sunburst now if you want a black crackel effect on a fluorescent green base you advise me to strip: apply primer, green and black crack. Or can I paint green directly over the sunburst??
For best results to make the fluresent green pop you would want to do it over a white prime if you do it over a dark color or primer it will change to shade of the flo green . U dont have to remove the original paint just sand it with anywheres from 400/600 grit sand paper befoee applying primer
What brand of paint did you use for base coat? And for crackle- Montana Traffic black?
It looks like VHT Engine Enamel for the base coat.
@@tjcoon4360 thx… i’ve done a blue and white crackle Guitar, and then tried to do a glow-in-the-dark crackle guitar but paint wasn’t compatible… so looking for the right color to work on a new project
@@timzeien Let us know if it works! This is the only good crackle I've seen on youtube. I can't stand the really small ones
What paint do you recommend using underneath the crackle? Any good brand in particular?
What brand paint did you use for the base coat? Thanks In advance!
The green was dupli color
2 hours between the base and the crackle? I was told to just wait 45 min
From the diff timed test pieces ive done that was the best result for the look i was going for the can says 45 mins to an hour i think but i also went heavy on base coat and crackle coat to get bigger cracks
This is amazing. How many cans of the Montana crackle do you need (assuming a heavy coat like yours) for one guitar body?
Id get 2 just in case i literally did the whol front and headstock with a half of can
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR Thank you!
How did the lines come out so perfect that's odd for crackle paint usually it looks like chain mail or sea moss with sprayed on?
Went heavy on the base coat and then pretty heavy on the crackle paint i was pretty shocked on how well it came out to lol
When you find out about The BDM/ Brandon Ellis after getting into Children of Bodom and Alexi Laiho (RIP)
Is that crackle paint difficult to use?
It wasn’t to bad, seems like the lighter u put it on the smaller / finer the crackle comes out i put a heavy coat of green on let it dry for almost 2 hours and a heavy coat of crackle and thats how it came out.
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR awesome, thank you. I haven’t completely looked into crackle paint, is there more than one brand and which did you use?
@@jacklambert4958 i used montana crackle from amazon
@@SIX1NINEGUITARSANDGEAR awesome, thanks. I’ll check it out.
You got a cold? Lol
I have a cold like every other week haha