This is a PREMIUM, restorationgrade, Electric Guitar, Waterslide Decal (NOT a “peel & stick” sticker).
This guitar restoration decal isdesigned to be used for guitar restorations, hobbyists, guitar repairs, to showthe world what guitars you love by placing it on your car window, bumper, orother objects.
It is printed with expensive highquality Metallic Inks imported from Japan, lithographed onto an extra thin,delicate decal film to reduce “witness lines” to a minimum. That mean less workfor your guitar restoration because you will not need to build up a lot offinish coats to level the finish surface with the decal. ATTENTION: thedelicate decal film can rip during application if handled aggressively! Pleasefollow all decal application directions to the letter.
Each decal listing photo is staged next toan Imperial (American) ruler to show the approximate size of each decal. Pleasecheck to make sure the decal you will be ordering is the proper size for yourguitar restoration project. (If you require more precise decal dimensions,please request them and I will provide exact measurement of decal length anddecal height)
Each decal order includes ONE (1) GuitarWaterslide Decal exactly as pictured in the listing. Additional decals can beordered and included together under the same “Flat Fee” USPS Ground Advantage shippingrate of $5. for all of the 50 United States. Decal shipping includes a TrackingNumber to ensure your decal arrives at your address (“Flat fee” shipping rateof $20. for shipments outside of the United States, worldwide.) Guitar restorationdecals are shipped in a cardboard reinforced letter envelope.
Your decal order will be mailed within 24hours of your payment. Delivery times vary by State and country and are underthe control of the United States Postal Service. (In the event you have issueswith the delivery of your decal order, please use your tracking number tocomplain to the United States Postal Service, or your Etsy order number tocomplain to Etsy. I have zero control over your order after I turn your decalpackage over to the care of the USPS and they scan your decal shipping labelinto their computer tracking system.)
Full detailed decal applicationinstructions will be messaged to you along with acknowledgement of your decalorder and include your decal order tracking number. You can follow your decal’strip to your address for FREE via the USPS website 24/7.
Additionally, a short version of decalapplication instructions will be included along with your decal shipment.
Wondering how complicated it is to applya waterslide decal to your guitar project? We recommend you watch a few FREEYouTube tutorial videos on the subject (there are DOZENS available).
Here are the application instructions youwill receive via Etsy messaging when you place your order:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT USE A KNIFEOR OTHER SHARP OBJECT TO OPEN YOUR PACKAGE!!!!
ATTENTION! This is a waterslide decal designed for guitar restoration projects, nota “peel & stick” sticker. It is not a thick “model car” decal.
This is a PREMIUM waterslide decal produced exclusively forguitar restoration, printed with premium inks lithographed onto a DELICATEEXTRA THIN decal film for minimal “witness” lines.
The thin decal film can rip if handled aggressively during application!
The decal has received a “mist”coat of polyurethane sealer to protect the ink from scratching duringapplication.
Successful application requires willingness to follow applicationinstructions, patience, and skill.
WE DO NOT GUARENTEE SUCESSFUL APPLICATION OF THIS DECAL.
WE DO NOT OFFER REPLACEMENTS/REFUNDS FOR APPLICATION FAILURES ORDAMAGED/LOST MAIL.
PLEASE FOLLOW APPLICATION DIRECTIONS TO THE LETTER, ESPECIALLYIF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE AN “EXPERT” WITH WATERSLIDE DECALS!
We suggest you watch a few YouTube video tutorials on Waterslide DecalApplication!
EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO INSURE PROPER DECAL APPLICATION!
1) Clean and dry the surface where decal is to be applied. Make sure woodis sealed with polyurethane or lacquer. DECAL CAN NOT BE APPLIED TO RAW WOOD!
2) trim the decal to the size you desire
3) Place decal in bowl of WARM (not hot) water for 20 to 30 seconds
4) CAREFULLY, CAREFULLY, CAREFULLY, GENTLY, GENTLY, GENTLY SLIDE thedecal from one end off the blue backing paper onto surface of project (you areNOT LIFTING IT OFF! You are SLIDING IT OFF!). If the decal seemsto resist sliding, DO NOT TUG AND PULL IT!!!! Re-submerse the decal inthe bowl of water for another 10 seconds and try again. THE DECAL MUST EASILYSLIDE FROM ONE END OFF THE BLUE PAPER BACKING!!! If you tug it or pull it YOUWILL RIP THE DECAL TO SHREDS!!!
5) CAREFULLY use tissues to PAT DRY (NOT RUB DRY) and blot/remove excesswater from UNDERNEATH and AROUND decal. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH INK!!!
6) allow to DRY for 24 HOURS
7) spray clear coat on decal with polyurethane or lacquer or nitro (DONOT USE WIPE ON FINISH!). We recommend several very light first coats to buildup some protection for the decal. IF YOU APPLY A HEAVY WET COAT THAT LAYS ONTOP OF THE DECAL THE FINISH WILL MELT THE DECAL INK AND RUIN IT!