Members mlwarriner Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 let's preted i've got a bass i want to cover with stickers, and i would like to somehow "seal" those stickers such that they're basically permanent to the bass. how would one go about doing something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 let's preted i've got a bass i want to cover with stickers, and i would like to somehow "seal" those stickers such that they're basically permanent to the bass.how would one go about doing something like that? Clear coat them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd spray a nice, thick, lossy clear coat on top. A rattle can from Home Depot would do. Make sure there on there nice and tight. Its a pain in the ass when one get a loose corner when your half way through. Dam too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd spray a nice, thick, lossy clear coat on top. A rattle can from Home Depot would do. Make sure there on there nice and tight. Its a pain in the ass when one get a loose corner when your half way through. Dam too slow. is there a particular type of clearcoat to cover them with? sorry if that's a dumb{censored} question... lacquer? acrylic? etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 This might do the trick.... http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ModmanQ6 Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just get some turtlewax and a buffing pad for your cordless drill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fingeringam Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 is there a particular type of clearcoat to cover them with? sorry if that's a dumb{censored} question... lacquer? acrylic? etc... Lacquer isn't the most durable but will allow you to get a thick coat. Most of my clear cans are enamel. Easy to work with, not very messy and is rather durable. My pickgaurd and headstock have enamel clear coats and have taken a beating pretty well. Just spray a few more coats than you think you need and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Lacquer isn't the most durable but will allow you to get a thick coat. Most of my clear cans are enamel. Easy to work with, not very messy and is rather durable. My pickgaurd and headstock have enamel clear coats and have taken a beating pretty well. Just spray a few more coats than you think you need and you'll be fine. buff/sand/polish between coats? how many coats (in reality)? 6? 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd make sure whatever coating you choose will be compatible with the sticker material. Some may cause them to react while others may not adhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 buff/sand/polish between coats? I don't think thats necessary. Maybe knock it down with ~220# between coats but thats just to keep orange peel away (which I like ). Make sure to keep a light hand so you don't rub the stickers off. how many coats (in reality)? 6? 12? I did 4 wet coats over ~6 hours on my headstock and its hard as rock. If your going for the punk look, I'd do 3-4 wet coats and so that over the years it will wear down and looks good. If your going for Flea's Modulus look, where you want it to stay nice and shiny and pristine, then 6-8 heavy coats should do. But I mean numbers are purely circumstantial. Depending on the weather and the product and the nozzle ect, it will vary. Use your eyes and hands to feel what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't think thats necessary. Maybe knock it down with ~220# between coats but thats just to keep orange peel away (which I like ). Make sure to keep a light hand so you don't rub the stickers off. I did 4 wet coats over ~6 hours on my headstock and its hard as rock. If your going for the punk look, I'd do 3-4 wet coats and so that over the years it will wear down and looks good. If your going for Flea's Modulus look, where you want it to stay nice and shiny and pristine, then 6-8 heavy coats should do. But I mean numbers are purely circumstantial. Depending on the weather and the product and the nozzle ect, it will vary. Use your eyes and hands to feel what you need. by "wet coat" - you mean a medium weight coat, right? and the 220# paper - dry, right? or wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireball_73 Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have one "Bass it's what rattlin yer nads!" Sticker on the back of my BC Rich, but no one sees it apart from me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 What about that decopage (?!?) stuff that craft people use. Edit: Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 is that anything like pants on the ground 'cause you know what they say :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NineMinuteNap Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 What about that decopage (?!?) stuff that craft people use.Edit: Here. Another vote for ModPodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TwYzTyR Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 let's preted i've got a bass i want to cover with stickers, and i would like to somehow "seal" those stickers such that they're basically permanent to the bass.how would one go about doing something like that? Jizm. A lot of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basste Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 I've done it by the past on a franken'fretless. I made a mozaic with little stickers pieces. I used some lambda varnish can, three layers and it was good. Stickers didn't react to the varnish, but black paint i put all around my stickers top has crakled.. it was kind of vintage reissue you can see it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 3, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 Jizm. A lot of it. ho. ly. {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted February 3, 2010 Members Share Posted February 3, 2010 by "wet coat" - you mean a medium weight coat, right?and the 220# paper - dry, right? or wet? I'm certainly no expert on the subject, but 220 sounds like an awfully rough grade of sandpaper for this application - I'd actually think that 1000 grit and wet sanding would work better... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted February 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 so i got the stickers on last night. trying to decide how to seal them in. mod-podge hardcoat, or spray enamel clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've used the System 3 Mirror Coat, so I would recommend that. It's super easy to use. You can sand it and add more if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 so i got the stickers on last night. trying to decide how to seal them in. mod-podge hardcoat, or spray enamel clear? Any Rat Fink stickers on it? If not, it's not ready to seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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