Nitrolack Paints: Everything You Need to Know

In the world of musical instruments, the quality of a guitar’s finish plays a crucial role in both aesthetics and performance. Nitorlack, a specialized line of guitar varnishes from Valresa Coatings S.A., has become a global benchmark for high-quality finishing products. But how did this brand come to life?

When and Why Was Nitorlack Born?

Nitorlack was established in early 2011 when Fender approached the Mexican subsidiary of Valresa Coatings with a request: to develop a high-quality nitrocellulose lacquer with specialized characteristics for its guitars. This collaboration sparked an extensive research and development process, allowing us to gain in-depth knowledge of the essential properties that guitar varnishes should possess.

Throughout this journey, we also studied and mastered the iconic colors of the era, along with the finishing techniques used by leading guitar manufacturers in the 1950s and 1960s.

With over 50 years of experience in wood coatings, Valresa Coatings combined its expertise with this newfound knowledge in musical instrument finishes.

The result? A brand and a dedicated team focused exclusively on high-performance varnishes for musical instruments: Nitorlack Guitar Coatings.

What Sets Us Apart from Other Brands?

Since its inception, Nitorlack has maintained a strong commitment to specialization, making it one of our key differentiating factors compared to other brands. Another aspect that sets us apart is our continuous communication with customers—many of whom are industry leaders. This ongoing dialogue allows us to understand their unique requirements, which we carefully consider when developing new products.

Every new product undergoes rigorous testing by both our in-house technical team and some of our most experienced customers before being released to the market.

Our Team and Technology

Today, Nitorlack benefits from the advanced technology and technical expertise of Valresa Coatings. Our team includes top-level laboratory technicians who meticulously formulate each product, striving to enhance its performance and application.

Maintaining high-quality standards across every production batch is one of our top priorities. To ensure this, every finished batch undergoes a strict quality control process, guaranteeing that the product meets all necessary tests and delivers perfect results for our customers.

Our goal is to provide the best possible experience, assisting you from product selection to final application whenever needed.

Innovation and New Products

Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously develop new products, introducing fresh finishes, colors, and formulations.

Every quarter, new products are added to our catalog. Currently, we are preparing to launch several exciting new products that have been in testing for some time. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels!

What Our Customers Say

Over the years, Nitorlack has become a trusted brand among renowned guitar manufacturers, independent luthiers, and guitar enthusiasts—all seeking to upgrade their guitars or carry out their own repairs.

We actively participate in industry events and trade fairs, where we connect with new customers who use our products on their instruments. Some of our notable clients include:

Nik Huber
8bombcustom
Panucci Guitars
Giordano Guitars

…as well as many other professionals in the industry.

If you’re passionate about lutherie or looking to enhance the appearance of your guitar, visit our website!