How can I removed "Mustang" from the headstock?
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:12 pm
I want to remove the word mustang from the head on my mustang. How can I do this?
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:16 pm
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:20 pm
Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:28 pm
Nope, my fathers initials...he died last weekcur wrote:Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:30 pm
That sounds pretty easy, what grade sand paper would be best?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.
Also what type of clear coat would be best?
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:40 pm
jonl wrote:Nope, my fathers initials...he died last weekcur wrote:Are you going to replace it with Camaro?
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
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:30 pm
Yes, sorry to hear your news !!!
Good luck with the guitar. Post some pics when done !!!
Good luck with the guitar. Post some pics when done !!!
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:02 am
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
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:34 am
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:47 am
He just lost his father. I think neck resale value went out the window.Joey wrote: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
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm
Sorry for your loss.
I was thinking you might want to have a custom neck plate made instead.
They even do photos if I'm not mistaken.
I was thinking you might want to have a custom neck plate made instead.
They even do photos if I'm not mistaken.
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 1:38 pm
I know a headstock decal guy and a neckplate guy. Both good ideas. Sorry for your loss.
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:09 pm
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.cooterfinger wrote:Sorry for your loss.
I was thinking you might want to have a custom neck plate made instead.
They even do photos if I'm not mistaken.
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.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONE-Vintage-Cus ... 45ff9e6be4
Sorry for your loss and good luck with this project.
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:47 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:46 am
that Ebay guy is ok, I had a successful purchase.