how to remove squier decal?

tomersg · #1 08-20-2009, 05:52 AM

hi. how can i remove sqiuer decal from squier VM jazz bass with minimal damage to the headstock?

dmusic148 · #2 08-20-2009, 05:55 AM

There's no good way. Sandpaper, I'm afraid. Then refinish the headstock.

vanscoy · #3 08-20-2009, 05:56 AM

From what I gather, most of them are easy enough with simple nail polish remover. I once did that to an Affinity BSB Tele and it came right off, but then I immediately regretted it because I felt like a fraud.

**zenrad** · #4 08-20-2009, 06:03 AM

If I recall, the decal on the VM is under the finish. Easiest thing to do would be just sand the entire headstock clean and refinish. If it's lacquer than you might be able to get it off and spot repair the finish, but unless you're really good with spot repairs like that it won't look too pretty when you're done.

Sabu · #5 08-20-2009, 06:09 AM

I just kept the Squier decal on both my basses

GreggBummer · #6 08-20-2009, 06:20 AM

This is a lightening rod issue.

Sanding the headstock and refinishing it is the best way to remove it.

Tommygunn · #7 08-20-2009, 06:30 AM

Same way this guy did. (pic shows before he took it off)

FS: Squier VM Jazz

robd · #8 08-20-2009, 07:18 AM

The logo came off of an OLP I have with a little steel wool and a little light rubbing..the finish was still there underneath so no refinishing of the headstock was necessary

YMMV

**zenrad** · #9 08-20-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by robd

The logo came off of an OLP I have with a little steel wool and a little light rubbing..the finish was still there underneath so no refinishing of the headstock was necessary

YMMV

Right - as long as the decal is OVER the finish. Different story if it's UNDER a few coats of finish.

tomersg · #10 08-20-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks.
i rubbed some time with scotch brite and decal removed completely without any damage to the finish.

GreggBummer · #11 08-20-2009, 02:54 PM

Post a pic, I would like to see what it looks like.

tomersg · #12 08-20-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreggBummer

Post a pic, I would like to see what it looks like.

Why not?

COOL AND DEADLY · #13 08-20-2009, 03:29 PM

Nice. And where do I get a Fender sticker?

Pilgrim · #14 08-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COOL AND DEADLY

Nice. And where do I get a Fender sticker?

Trolling for irate responses, are we??

becker4567 · #15 08-20-2009, 05:24 PM

Why do you want to take it off? Do you want to put an SX logo on it?

tomersg · #16 08-20-2009, 05:33 PM

Maybe i will left it clean without any logo. or maybe i'll put my own logo.
what its matters anyway?

Grissle · #17 08-20-2009, 07:24 PM

"what its matters anyway?"

Because you or someone else can sell it for twice or more the price down the road as a real Fender, just sayin'

**zenrad** · #18 08-20-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becker4567

Why do you want to take it off? Do you want to put an SX logo on it?

vanscoy · #19 08-21-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grissle

"what its matters anyway?"

Because you or someone else can sell it for twice or more the price down the road as a real Fender, just sayin'

Wow. I guess Squiers have improved!

chondro776 · #20 08-21-2009, 09:43 AM

I once put a Ferrari hood ornament on my Nissan Pulsar. Unfortunately though, it was not a clever enough ruse to work when I tried to sell it for Ferrari prices though...maybe there were some differences besides the hood ornament.

OP: Do as you wish, don't let the haters bother you. Have you thought about just stickering over the existing sticker? That is what I would do.

To the peanut gallery: Anyone lacking the sophistication to discern a Fender from a Squire sans sticker should be buying a squire anyway.