ColorTone Candy Apple Red Aerosol Finishing Set with Gold Base – Vintage Candy Apple Translucent Nitro Guitar Finish with Firemist Gold Metallic Undercoat and Clear Gloss Topcoat for Electric Guitar Builds

ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer – Candy Apple Red delivers the timeless charm of one of the most iconic finishes in electric guitar history. First introduced in 1963, this deep red translucent lacquer captures the spirit of the golden age of guitar design and tone.

Classic Vintage Appeal: Candy Apple Red was originally developed to emulate the look of a candy-coated apple—a brilliant metallic underlayer shimmering through a rich red transparent coat. This lacquer replicates that effect when used with a silver or gold metallic base and a white primer coat.

Professional Grade Nitrocellulose Formula: Designed for luthiers and serious builders, ColorTone lacquer ensures high gloss, excellent clarity, and period-correct depth. It’s compatible with bare wood, ColorTone fillers, sealers, and stains, making it ideal for restorations or custom builds.

Vintage-Inspired Authenticity: Every can is carefully formulated to match Fender and Gibson classic colors from the 1950s and 1960s. Our team extensively researched aging patterns of vintage instruments to deliver tones that authentically reflect the era.

Application Tips: Apply in clean conditions at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Use a pattern of horizontal then vertical strokes at 12–14 inches from the surface. Allow 24 hours of drying time between coats, and sand between coats for optimal smoothness—except the final metallic coat, which should remain unsanded before applying topcoat.

Finish Recommendation: Use with ColorTone Solid White Sealer, Silver Sparkle or Shoreline Gold metallic, Candy Apple Red translucent coat, and Clear Gloss topcoat for a complete vintage look.