I'm pretty dispraxic so all my instruments start getting reliced pretty quickly.
but for my current build I want to keep it clean and shiny for as long as possible.
so my question is , does anyone know whether putting loads of extra layers of laquer will make it any more resistant to getting dinged?
or will more make it more likely to crack?
I feel like more should be better but...
Lacquer is fragile by nature. Doesn't matter if it's nitro or acrylic lacquer...they chip easily. More coats just makes a deeper chip when it happens.
If you want something more chip proof, use a polyurethane paint. On a solid body there's no difference in sound. Krylon makes their living with it.
No doubt about lacquer requires a fair amount of care to keep it pristine, it's a losing battle really. My 1976 Ibanez Destroyer with it's heavy poly finish looks practically brand new.