coastie99
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I'm about to order an Epiphone case for my deArmond M-72, and am keen to remove the Epiphone name.
Has anybody done this please ?
Has anybody done this please ?
Removing Lettering From A Guitar Case.
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taabru45
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Hi Coastie, congrats on your new axe. I have an archtop x135, sounds so good. actually better than the 175 in my opinion. Has the choice of either but after a closer listen even the music store staff had to agree, more base, and rounder sound with just the neck p.u. maybe cause the rest of the top is mostly intact?! Ah, right. Revoving letters. Years ago I liked a red jacket, but didn't like the silkscreen message on it, was able to remove the white lettering completely, with sufficient paper towels and rubbing alcohol, probably 100 percent stuff, its not safe to drink so we have to find other uses for it, right? If they ever build a bridge from Canada to NZ I might get in my old Toyota MH. and head out your way.... 
By the way thanks for the Bday wish. We are all slowly forming the OGWG society! (Old geezers with Guilds) :lol: Steffan
By the way thanks for the Bday wish. We are all slowly forming the OGWG society! (Old geezers with Guilds) :lol: SteffanHi Coastie: I'd suggest trying alcohol first; Q-tips gently in a corner of the logo. If it doesn't work, then I'd try these pretty much in this sequence: naptha, mineral spirits/paint thinner, toluene, and then de-natured alcohol ... they take out the alcohol's nature ... no one's really sure what's left after that ... . The DN alcohol may also attack and dull the finish of the vinyl. If you have an old gym bag or something made of similar vinyl, you might dab a little on it to see if you get a (non-nuclear) reaction.
If the case is new and one of these works, fine ... but if the case has some mileage on it and you get the painted logo off, you may find that there's still a faint image of the lettering because the surrounding unpainted vinyl has aged/oxidized and is lighter in color than the surface formerly covered w/ paint.
This process goes best with a couple of Heinies nearby ... helps counter the effects of fumes ...
If the case is new and one of these works, fine ... but if the case has some mileage on it and you get the painted logo off, you may find that there's still a faint image of the lettering because the surrounding unpainted vinyl has aged/oxidized and is lighter in color than the surface formerly covered w/ paint.
This process goes best with a couple of Heinies nearby ... helps counter the effects of fumes ...
matsickma
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Hi coastie,
I have be considering the same issue with a well constructed Epi case I own. I am leaning towards making a oval template and then spraying gold paint over the epi gold spelling. I was then going to make a Guild logo mask and apply the Guild name.
Since you are quite expert at making Guild t-shirt layups and masks it might be pretty straight forward for you to do something likr this and instead of a Guild logo make a DeArmond logo. I suspect if you designed such a thing you could sell a few dozen on ebay to people who want DeArmond cases but just can't afford the very high price a authentic DeArmond case can run, especially for the M series guitar.
By the way, the Epi case that I own that fits a M-series DeA is an arched top case and is a high quality case with extra padding as compared to the DeA M-series case.
M
I have be considering the same issue with a well constructed Epi case I own. I am leaning towards making a oval template and then spraying gold paint over the epi gold spelling. I was then going to make a Guild logo mask and apply the Guild name.
Since you are quite expert at making Guild t-shirt layups and masks it might be pretty straight forward for you to do something likr this and instead of a Guild logo make a DeArmond logo. I suspect if you designed such a thing you could sell a few dozen on ebay to people who want DeArmond cases but just can't afford the very high price a authentic DeArmond case can run, especially for the M series guitar.
By the way, the Epi case that I own that fits a M-series DeA is an arched top case and is a high quality case with extra padding as compared to the DeA M-series case.
M
capnjuan said:
Lacquer thinner, by far is the best solvent I have used, it does wicked things to petroleum based finishes. Very likely lacquer thinner could also remove the tolex as well so try it 1st on an inconspicuous spot. All the solvents mentioned are likley to remove the sheen from the project, automotive wax or Armorall usually fixes the problem.
Heines may very well help but I'd recommend low dosage initially.
coastie99
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Jeff said:capnjuan said:
Lacquer thinner, by far is the best solvent I have used, it does wicked things to petroleum based finishes. Very likely lacquer thinner could also remove the tolex as well so try it 1st on an inconspicuous spot. All the solvents mentioned are likley to remove the sheen from the project, automotive wax or Armorall usually fixes the problem.
Heines may very well help but I'd recommend low dosage initially.
Liquor Thinner ????
None of that damn' stuff here !!! : :shock: :shock:
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Can't you just slap some big Guild-sticky-thingies over it :?:
coastie99
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Thanks guys........ case ordered, but not immediately available at the Christchurch outlet.
Yes; I planned on having a deArmond stickie-thingie printed. I have to get one reverse-printed to apply under my M-72 pickguard; a thought prompted by a very smart suggestion from Danerectal.
Yes; I planned on having a deArmond stickie-thingie printed. I have to get one reverse-printed to apply under my M-72 pickguard; a thought prompted by a very smart suggestion from Danerectal.