Pickguard Material - Black/green/black?

[Prostheta]

I've been searching high and low for laminated black/green/black (green, not mint!) to make a custom pickguard. There are a few auctions on eBay for JEM pickguard and headplate sets in the right material, but I can't seem to find the source or a suitable replacement. The only other choice I have I guess is to make my own using 1mm plastic sheets and laminating it myself with acetone.

Before I consider this option, has anyone got any leads?

Many thanks in advance :-D It's going to a good cause (my T-Bird).

EDIT: Agh, just noticed that the ideal material i'd prefer to laminate into the pickguard is solvent-resistant....

Edited March 15, 2007 by Prostheta

[thegarehanman]

So laminate it with epoxy. I think it's going to be difficult(but not impossible) to laminate a pickguard perfectly without the aid of a vacuum press. If you lived in the states, I'd offer to use mine to glue it all together for you.

peace,

russ

[Prostheta]

Thanks for the offer Russ man. I think I should be able to find someone in the UK with a vacuum press....

[cherokee6]

You can try these guts as they may be able to get it for you:

http://pickguards.us/links.htm

You can also get B/W/B and color the white after you cut and bevel it. I'm sure there's a technique to it that would make it look original vs. just colored. There are paint markers, etc. that may do the job...just a suggestion.

[Prostheta]

Thanks man. I checked out their site before I posted with no luck. Seems I have too many specific ideas in my head as opposed to what is actually out there *~%'/

Such are the issues of a idealist/perfectionist!!

[thegarehanman]

You could spray a b/w/b pickguard with a tinted green clear coat(probably would have to use poly, not sure if nitro would stick). The black areas would still look black, maybe with just a hint of green, and the white spots would look green.

[Prostheta]

I think i'd prefer to go down the lines of laminating, because getting a small batch of green clearcoat together would probably equal it in cost terms. If it turns out I won't be able to laminate the photoluminescent plastic, I probably won't have a choice however. Thanks Russ/Tom!