monkey69962000 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Hey PG, i am almost done with my LP but i want to put on decals. Anyone know how to make them, preperations with paint, and how to put it on the guitar? I already have a green base on it and its automotive paint. I searched with little help becuase i couldnt find a decal tutorial with a base paint on already. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 does anyone now? I have or can get materials for it. I really need help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 You wont get much responce as there is already a tut on this....... http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/logo.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 (edited) yeah, but i have a base paint on my guitar, will that effect it. Because Bill said that he had to sand down his guitar nec to put on the decal. But i dont now if car paint is laqured paint. Edited June 17, 2005 by monkey69962000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 i'm assuming that you're going to put on a top coat of some sort. just follow the directions for applying the decal, let it dry and then shoot your top coat..pretty easy stuff really. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 top coat being a clear coat? This is my first time putting a decal on when i paint. Its my second time spray painting, so i dont know this stuff that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 yes, the top coat is the clear coat..if you're put on a clear coat just apply your decal and then shoot over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlGeeEater Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 thanks ← You do know that PhotoMount doesnt stick to already painted surface right(if you are getting it anyways) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 just buy one?like gsrguitars.com will make one for you,a whole lot easyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 It's also easier to buy a guitar. Easy isn't what it's about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 i use plain old inkjet waterslide decal paper on my lap steels and on the few amps that i've made and shot clear coat over it with no problems at all. just design your decal and print it on your computer. there are two kinds available: clear and white. if you're guitar is a dark color then you need the white as the letters won't show up if you print it on clear. if your guitar is a lighter color then the clear will work fine. just google inkjet waterslide decal paper and you'll find several sources. i bought mine so long ago i've forgotten where i got it. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackKnight Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 I got mine of the 'bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 It's also easier to buy a guitar. Easy isn't what it's about... ← not wat i meant,gwawd every1's havin a go at me today,hence the quote in my sig lol building a guitar is rewarding,give you that perfect instrument specification wise and it becomes a hobby and something worthwhile the headstock decal could be done easily,and its not really the same as the buying a guitar thing u pointed it,its like making your own hardware,its easier to buy hardware rather than make it,same as decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 can i just follow the tutorial and then shoot the clear coat? Becuase i wan either gold or sivler writing, not black or white. Oh, and my car paint is laquer i think. I dont want to buy a decal from a company, i want to do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey69962000 Posted July 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 i got a different thing by Elmerse that is just as strong as photomout. If i finish most of my summer assignment tomorrow, i should be able to test deccal on a scrap. Ill post if this elmerse permanent bond spray works. Its cheaper, but has all the same effects as Photomount it says, and says all surface i think. Ill post results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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