waterslide or sticker?

IggyT · July 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM

Thinking about putting a custom decal on a replacement neck and just wondered what opinions people had regarding waterslide decals or the stickers?
iggy

newtwanger · July 3rd, 2008, 06:17 PM

I use waterslides quite successfully. If you want to clear over the sticker, the waterslides are usually much thinner so the sink under the clear well.
Regular stickers are usually more durable if you are not going to clear coat.

Good luck whichever you choose!!

Musicman1 · July 3rd, 2008, 06:25 PM

Waterslides are classic, very thin, and you can make some pretty cool ones yourself!

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1215120407

HarpJim · July 3rd, 2008, 06:41 PM

How did you do that Musicman1 ?

Musicman1 · July 3rd, 2008, 07:17 PM

Bought some waterslide decal paper, cheap at any hobby store.
Did the graphic in a computer art program and printed it.
That is basically it.
You can do anything you want.
I own a music store Beautiful Noise Music (hence the Beautiful Noisemaster) LOL
Anyway, the only trick is to spray the decal with a thin coat of lacquer (or any clearcoat) before doing the water/application,
Inkjet printer ink will come right of in the water, so the thin coat of clear keeps this from happening.
Apply VERY carefully, the decals are extremely thin!
All the "regular" directions will be included with the paper (or you can easily find them online)
Anyway, it is a fairly easy process, and in my opinion get good looking results.
Do a search on this forum for waterslide and you will find a lot of info!

Jason

sean79 · July 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM

Musicman. Is that a metallic gold ink on that decal?

Robbie W · July 3rd, 2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicman1

Waterslides are classic, very thin, and you can make some pretty cool ones yourself!

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1215120407

Those look great!

take care,
Robbie

castpolymer · July 4th, 2008, 08:23 AM

I just finished the body of a Tele project I have been working on for a month. I got a classic looking waterslide of a blonde from www.hectic-hillbilly.com. This guy is in the UK and I got the waterslide in 5 days! Great service and the slide looks great. Anyway, the waterslide is under about ten coats of nitro lacquer. Once I get the pups ( Curtis Novack is winding them ) I will post a picture. It turned out really well.

IggyT · July 4th, 2008, 12:40 PM

So what steps do I take with the waterslide when my headstock finish is tinted satin ?
iggy

Musicman1 · July 4th, 2008, 12:41 PM

I had a batch (10),done by EF Hayes/ Trey
A real nice guy I found on Ebay.
He used metallic gold.
I did the next batch using the closest thing to gold my computer will print.
It is not metallic.
Under a few layers of lacquer with that small of a letters it is hard to tell.

Manitou · July 4th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I have used EF Hayes/Trey as well, and have gotten really good service and great looking waterslides.
+1 for EF Hayes/Trey

July 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
IggyT TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: toronto Age: 49 Posts: 81	waterslide or sticker? Thinking about putting a custom decal on a replacement neck and just wondered what opinions people had regarding waterslide decals or the stickers? iggy __________________ "I must have had music lessons...." "Rev" Jim

July 3rd, 2008, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
newtwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 818 5 Photos	I use waterslides quite successfully. If you want to clear over the sticker, the waterslides are usually much thinner so the sink under the clear well. Regular stickers are usually more durable if you are not going to clear coat. Good luck whichever you choose!! __________________ _________________

July 3rd, 2008, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
sean79 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 1,909 9 Photos	Musicman. Is that a metallic gold ink on that decal? __________________ Every now and then I know it's kind of hard to tell, but I'm still alive and well.

July 4th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
IggyT TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: toronto Age: 49 Posts: 81	So what steps do I take with the waterslide when my headstock finish is tinted satin ? iggy __________________ "I must have had music lessons...." "Rev" Jim

July 3rd, 2008, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Musicman1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arkansas Age: 33 Posts: 163	Waterslides are classic, very thin, and you can make some pretty cool ones yourself! http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1215120407

July 3rd, 2008, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
HarpJim TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	How did you do that Musicman1 ?

July 3rd, 2008, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Musicman1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arkansas Age: 33 Posts: 163	Bought some waterslide decal paper, cheap at any hobby store. Did the graphic in a computer art program and printed it. That is basically it. You can do anything you want. I own a music store Beautiful Noise Music (hence the Beautiful Noisemaster) LOL Anyway, the only trick is to spray the decal with a thin coat of lacquer (or any clearcoat) before doing the water/application, Inkjet printer ink will come right of in the water, so the thin coat of clear keeps this from happening. Apply VERY carefully, the decals are extremely thin! All the "regular" directions will be included with the paper (or you can easily find them online) Anyway, it is a fairly easy process, and in my opinion get good looking results. Do a search on this forum for waterslide and you will find a lot of info! Jason

July 4th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
castpolymer Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Age: 37 Posts: 523	I just finished the body of a Tele project I have been working on for a month. I got a classic looking waterslide of a blonde from www.hectic-hillbilly.com. This guy is in the UK and I got the waterslide in 5 days! Great service and the slide looks great. Anyway, the waterslide is under about ten coats of nitro lacquer. Once I get the pups ( Curtis Novack is winding them ) I will post a picture. It turned out really well.

July 4th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Musicman1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arkansas Age: 33 Posts: 163	I had a batch (10),done by EF Hayes/ Trey A real nice guy I found on Ebay. He used metallic gold. I did the next batch using the closest thing to gold my computer will print. It is not metallic. Under a few layers of lacquer with that small of a letters it is hard to tell.

July 4th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Manitou TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 51 Posts: 69	I have used EF Hayes/Trey as well, and have gotten really good service and great looking waterslides. +1 for EF Hayes/Trey