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Issues with Application of Headstock Decal


Issues with Application of Headstock Decal | The Gear Page

To me, it looks like it crazed. This is caused from an incompatibility of products (like lacquer over enamel) or too heavy of a first coat.

Headstock Decal Question | Unofficial Warmoth Forum

I am working on another personal build, and trying my hand at a headstock decal for the first time! Unfortunately I'm having problems applying ...

Headstock decal question : r/TomDelongeGuitars - Reddit

Did you put a light coat or finish on the headstock and matte it with 600 grit sand paper before applying the decal? This will not only help the ...

Applying a Logo Decal to a Guitar Headstock

Make sure there are no bubbles or wrinkles when applying decal to headstock. After ...

Decal problem | Telecaster Guitar Forum

Is that a decal or a vinyl sticker? It looks VERY thick. IMO, the whole headstock has that rough texture. If you are spraying nitro, you may ...

Headstock decal isn't right | TalkBass.com

I sanded with 0000 steel wool and used a tack cloth to get rid of any dust. Soaked the decal in a bowl of water until it slid right off the ...

Decals ... why do they sometimes show the horrible outline?

Vintage Fender decals were applied on the surface and not covered in clear coat. That is why many vintage guitars have decals that have flaked or scratched off.

Waterslide Headstock Decal - Spray or Coat?

You can screw up a decal by going with heavy coats right out the gate. For the first coats, lightly mist the headstock with nitro lacquer. You want the mist to ...

Headstock decal application and finishing

1. Sand the polyurethane on the headstock with very fine sand paper to get a very smooth surface. · 2. Clean surface with naptha. · 3. Apply decal ...

headstock finishing decal trouble | My Les Paul Forum

It does not matter if you apply the decal over a sanded finish. When you spray finish over the decal it will melt right through it and the ...

How to Apply a Headstock Decal - Tutorial - YouTube

Adding a decal to your custom build can give you a more complete look if you're making a tribute guitar, as well as being great for adding ...

Stratocaster Decal Issues - In between Nitro Color Coat(s) and Nitro ...

The issue is that the Unsanded, un-leveled clear does not provide a flat enough surface for the decal. You are seeing the peaks and valleys of ...

Waterslide decal installation question | TalkBass.com

I applied one a couple of weeks ago, and it turned out....'cloudy'. As if the decal paper wasn't adhering to the headstock, or had air under it.

The touchy subject of fake headstock decals - Moe's Tavern 2.0

It all brings up another issue with partscasters in general. If a build uses all "licensed by Fender" stuff, all it would take for some mope is to add a ...

Martin raised gold headstock decal-how tough?

The gold foil is a stick-on, not a traditional decal. The thickness is the problem, because if the finish is not thick enough, the edges are susceptible to ...

Kurt Cobain “Jag-Stang”. Applying and sealing headstock decals

That's potentially a lot of lacquer, and in the past I've had some issues with headstock coats getting too thick. Whilst they finish the ...

Diy | headstock trick I applying a decal with Tru-Oil without ruining it

How to Apply a Decal on a Headstock and finish it with Tru-oil Hi, my name is Floris Bekker I'm a guitar teacher / producer living in ...

How To Apply a Waterslide Decal - Rothko and Frost

The decal must be applied to a lacquered surface and will not adhere to unfinished (bare), oiled, or waxed wood. Any tint should be applied to the headstock ...

Headstock decal - MIMF

It's to do with my latest guitar, the headstock is finished black, I designed a waterslide decal and printed it out on my inkjet printer and it looked great but ...

Installing a Custom Decal on a Guitar Headstock - YouTube

In this video I'll show you how to install a waterslide decal on a guitar headstock, with all the tips, tricks, and mistakes to avoid!