You'd need to sand back the layer of clearcoat that's more-than-likely covering the decal and then sand it THAT off. Then clearcoat it again, if you wish.
Doog wrote:You'd need to sand back the layer of clearcoat that's more-than-likely covering the decal and then sand it THAT off. Then clearcoat it again, if you wish.
That sounds pretty easy, what grade sand paper would be best?
Also what type of clear coat would be best?
cur wrote:Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
Nope, my fathers initials...he died last week
I was going to ask why you were going to do this, but that about as good a reason as there can be. Sorry about your loss, and look forward to your project working out
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cur wrote:Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
Jon, why don't you just get a sticker from the local t-shirt/business card maker... slap it on the body or over the headstock. You are gonna open a can of worms pulling that decal... plus the loss of value
Get a hold of someone who makes custom water-slide decals and sand the whole headstock down then reapply tinted polly. It'll cost you around $40 between the clear coat and a custom decal, but the results will be worth it.
cur wrote:Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
Jon, why don't you just get a sticker from the local t-shirt/business card maker... slap it on the body or over the headstock. You are gonna open a can of worms pulling that decal... plus the loss of value
He just lost his father. I think neck resale value went out the window.
I was thinking you might want to have a custom neck plate made instead.
They even do photos if I'm not mistaken.
I would also go this route, not for preserving the instrument or anything, just because it allows for more room and versatility. There are many places that do etching, and I don't think it's that expensive all things considered.
If you go the headstock route I can't recommend this seller enough, have gotten three different custom headstock logos from this guy in the past and they're top notch. He really will do anything to custom order.
Due to the sentimental value this guitar has to you, I would suggest shopping around for a local luthier to do this project for you. I would not attempt this for the first time on a guitar with that much meaning.
