oldslapper Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 One of my basses has a Fender decal, it’s not a Fender neck and I’d like to replace it with one of my own decals. However it’s so well embedded, sand paper isn’t touching it so far. I’m loathed to sand agriculturally, but if I must, I will. I have the correct lacquer to refinish, but… Thought I’d check here first for any tips from team BC first. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Sounds like it's under some chemicals. Is it lacquered over - if so you'll need to remove this first (obviously ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cribbin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 If you don't mind a coloured headstock, you could spray it to hide the existing decal and apply the new one on top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Sounds like a paint / varnish stripper type product may be a better option to sanding ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 What about applying a gentle heat from a heat gun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Thanks for the suggestions chaps. It’s quite heavily lacquered. Might try heat gun, good shout. Outdoors of course. I could just leave it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Caustic soda? Paint stripper? Personally I's rather sand it down. I have a cheap neck heading for me and that's what I will do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 You could try scraping it off with a razor blade (used like a cabinet scraper) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) I would be wary of applying heat if it has a transparent finish in case of scorch marks Edited October 29, 2021 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Go Heavier duty sandpaper... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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