As Used on Brian May's Famous "Red Special" Guitar

Built by Brian May and his father, Harold, when Brian was a teenager, the Red Special was made predominantly from wood salvaged from an old fireplace mantle. The Name "Red Special" came from the reddish-brown colour the guitar attained after being stained and painted with numerous layers of Rustins Plastic Coating. 

This original product is still available today

It's a bit niche, but if you're looking to create a unique finish, or maybe even a replica Red Special of your own, then the Rustins Plastic Coating Kit is a must!

Here's what Rustins has to say about it:

Two-part clear cold cure lacquer for use on wood, hardboard, cork and plastic laminates. Extremely good adhesion, resistant to heat, solvents and abrasion. Can be burnished to a mirror like gloss or rubbed down to a smooth, satin finish with steel wool and wax. An excellent finish for marquetry as it does not darken light coloured veneers and does not yellow or craze on ageing. Hard-dry within 2 hours of application. Rustins Plastic Coating conforms to The Articles in Contact with Food Regulations.

Complete outfit contents: 250ml Clear Plastic Coating, 63ml Hardener, 135ml Thinners and 63ml Burnishing Cream Covers approximately 4 sq. metres with one coat

Features

• Two-part cold cure lacquer

• For use on wood, hardboard, cork & plastic laminates

• Fast drying

• Food safe

• Resistant to heat, solvents & abrasives

• Does not yellow or craze with age

 

Ordering multiple items from us?

You'll only pay the shipping cost for the most expensive item, all other items will be shipped for free. If you find that this hasn't happened at checkout please let us know and we'll be happy to refund any excessive shipping charges.