Johan Larson Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have a black leather-grain guitar case made of something synthetic -- perhaps vinyl. What can I use to write on it that will be both visible and permanent? If the case were a light color, I could use a permanent marker, but it's black, so the simple option is out. Putting on a lighter sticker of some kind is a possibility, but the leather grain is probably deep enough to defeat stickers, possibly excepting duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 White paint-markers? Followed by a little spray-on fixative? The ever popular stencil and spray-paint? Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Yeah, you can buy the silver or gold magic marker, but they are not really permanent. Your best bet is a paint marker and fixative. Or a branding iron. "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Nail polish....... Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamplicker Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sharpie makes a bunch of colours to choose from... MagicStomp Soundbites Soundclick Rambles Haunted Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sharpie makes a bunch of colours to choose from... right. but even the industrial brand wears right off of surfaces that get a lot of rubbing. I have a half-dozen of the silver ones. Great for dark material that doesn't get a lot of wear, use it for cable labels on shows with black duct tape. Tried labeling tool handles and plastic handles, case sides, no go. "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Enamel spray paint and stencils or a brush & a solvent-based paint are the way to go, if you have the drawing chops to make it look good. It melts into the plastic and becomes part of it. No rubbing off after that. Always remember that you�re unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Yeah, you can buy the silver or gold magic marker, but they are not really permanent. Your best bet is a paint marker and fixative. Or a branding iron. I say brand that sucker - gretsch style! Guitar Speak Podcast www.guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/guitarspeakpodcast www.itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/guitar-speak-podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysb3 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Look for something like Markal that is designed for permanent marking on steel and other metals. I think it's some kind of enamel paint in a ball point type marker pen. He not busy being born Is busy dyin'. ...Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 "Look for something like Markal that is designed for permanent marking on steel and other metals. I think it's some kind of enamel paint in a ball point type marker pen." That is what we are talking about when we say 'paint marker'. Generically, ask for a paint marker and you'll get a Markal or some other brand of the same thing Haven't had a lot of luck with anything like that though. Since the OP was 'scribbling' I think that we are all looking for some means of actually scribbling. Meanwhile, as has been mentioned above, stencils and spray paint is the traditional tried and true method. "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Larson Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the advice, guys. The idea of branding the case is interesting, but I'm worried I might simply burn through the outer cover completely. I'll look into getting some stencils and spray paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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