How to get a spraypainted logo off a bass.

AndrewClaycomb · #1 01-12-2008, 12:23 PM

Any tips on getting rid of spraypainted logo on the back of my bass? I bought it at auction and the previous owner painted his band's logo on the back. It's not too big and it looks like he just put up a template and a quick spray.

meev992 · #2 01-12-2008, 01:23 PM

chip it off with a heavy guitar pick, see how that works.

AndrewClaycomb · #3 01-23-2008, 08:51 PM

I just tried that and it didn't work. Didn't even remove a layer. Any other ideas?

Kevin Hsieh · #4 01-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meev992

chip it off with a heavy guitar pick, see how that works.

i was going to say something against this, but figured that one of the heavy luthier guys would come in with the smackdown... but looks like this slipped past the radar.

i don't know what kind of advice that is, but for a wood instrument you risk permanent damage trying to merely chip it off the instrument...

please... Bob, Matthew, Ken, SOMEONE! get in on this...

meev992 · #5 01-23-2008, 09:15 PM

oooh sorry, I didn't know that I was on the DB side of the forum...

Carry on, ignore me

AndrewClaycomb · #6 01-23-2008, 09:20 PM

Also a number was carved into the back up by the neck joint on the back. Is there such thing as a wood filler I can apply and then stain the filler?

Jake deVilliers · #7 01-24-2008, 01:08 AM

Hi Andrew.

I would use 400 grit wet & dry paper followed by 600 grit then polishing compound after the paint is gone. Use water as a lubricant with the sandpaper and a cork-backed sanding block too, to keep the surface flat.

It will take a little while but it will turn out pretty and you won't be causing lasting damage.