• Black Grain Matte Clear finish kit with three colored guitar bodies and four product containers
  • Complete finish kit contents arranged close-up: clear sealer, matte varnish, mixing cup, and black grain filler jar
  • Classic Transparent color swatches showing six guitar bodies in amber, red, and black grain finishes
  • Cool Modern color swatches displaying six guitar bodies in blue, indigo, teal, and green finishes
  • Natural Wood color swatches with six guitar bodies in brown, caramel, cognac, and wine finishes
  • Metal Complex Dye Kit powders in black, red, blue, and yellow with mixing containers and vial
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Matte Black Guitar Finish Kit

Matte Black Guitar Finish Kit

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The Guitar Fabrik Translucent Finish Kit – Black Grain + Matte is a complete guitar finishing system for translucent color with bold black grain pop and a modern matte clear coat. It combines ethanol-mix metal complex dye powders with a compatible water-based stack: black grain filler, clear sealer, and matte clear lacquer, with enough product to finish at least 2 guitars.
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Black Grain + Matte Clear Translucent Guitar Finish Kit — translucent with black grain pop

Complete guitar finishing system for translucent color with bold black grain pop and a modern matte clear coat. Combines ethanol-mix metal complex dye powders with a compatible water-based stack: black grain filler, clear sealer, and matte clear lacquer. Includes enough product to finish at least 2 guitars.

Finish type: Translucent with matte clear coat  |  Grain effect: Black grain/pore highlight  |  Dyes: Metal complex powders (mix with ethanol)  |  System base: Water-based filler, sealer, lacquer  |  Coverage: Enough to finish at least 2 guitars

  • Black pore filler creates bold grain contrast
  • Water-based stack for compatibility across steps
  • Dye powders dissolve in ethanol for custom colors
  • Matte clear lacquer for low-sheen, modern look

Translucent finishing set combining black grain fill with a matte clear topcoat for a modern, low-sheen matte black guitar finish. Pair it with dye for a striking transparent black guitar finish that shows off the wood beneath. In stock in the UK with fast UK delivery. Browse the full guitar finishing kit range for more options.

What’s Included

  • Metal Complex Dye Kit (powders) – Yellow / Red / Blue / Black to mix any guitar stain colour (to dissolve in ethanol).
  • Water-Based Dark Grain Filler – fills pores and highlights the grain in black for maximum contrast.
  • Water-Based Clear Sealer – stabilises the surface, improves control, and helps the topcoat lay flatter.
  • Water-Based Clear Lacquer Matt – protective matte top coat for a low-sheen, natural-looking finish.

Why Dark Grain Filler

  • Grain contrast: black pores make the figure and grain lines stand out.
  • Depth under clear coat: contrast appears deeper once sealed and top-coated.
  • Works with colour: apply translucent dye over and around the grain for dramatic modern finishes.

Why a Matte Clear Coat

A clear matte lacquer protects the wood without a high-gloss look—ideal for modern builds and a natural-feel matte finish on guitar bodies and necks.

Coverage

Includes enough product to finish at least 2 guitars in typical translucent workflows (actual use varies by wood porosity, application method, and coat count).

Recommended Workflow

  • Grain fill (black): push the dark grain filler into the pores, remove excess, let dry, then sand back until the surface is clean and smooth.
  • Seal: apply thin coats of clear sealer to stabilise the surface; lightly sand if needed for a flat base.
  • Dye (ethanol-based): mix metal complex dyes with ethanol to create your colour; test on scrap or a hidden area before full application.
  • Clear coat (matte): apply multiple thin coats of water-based clear lacquer matt for protection and an even, low sheen.

Testing tip: Colour can look different on-screen vs on wood. Always do a small test and let it dry fully before judging. If the colour is too strong, dilute with more ethanol; if it’s too dark or muted, adjust carefully (black is powerful).

Read our article for complete dye-mixing guidance and user guide to paint your guitar with translucent dye waterbase finish.

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