1. GATHER MATERIALS
For best results, we recommend using an arts and crafts knife, a misting spray bottle, and a small, 4" squeegee. These can all be purchased in our Pro Application Kit available on Inkdt.com. You will also need masking tape, glass cleaner, paper towels and a cutting board. For application without the Pro Application Kit, scissors, a common spray bottle with water or glass cleaner, and a credit card can be used for similar results.
2. REMOVE OUTER SKIN GRAPHICS
Peel away and discard any extra graphics around your skin, including any holes for knobs, pickups, etc. Only the artwork to be applied to your guitar should remain on the paper backing.
3. CUT OUT SKIN
Trim away the excess paper around your skin, including any holes for knobs, pickups, etc. You will want to cut close; about 1/16" is recommended.
4. REMOVE STRINGS
Depending on the size of your skin, you may need to remove the strings and any hardware including pickguards, knobs, saddles, and bridges. Most hardware should remove easily with a screw driver. Knobs should be able to be pulled straight off with a firm grip.
5. CLEAN YOUR GUITAR
Spray the glass cleaner on a clean paper towel and wipe down the body of your guitar to ensure nothing will get trapped between the skin and your guitar.
6. TAPE IN PLACE
With your skin still on the paper backing, position it in place on top of your guitar. Then, lightly tape the top half down to keep the skin from moving.
7. START APPLICATION
Peel the bottom half of the skin apart from the backing and cut away the exposed paper backing. Next, lightly mist the back of the skin with your spray bottle and slowly lay the skin into place. Smooth from the center out with the squeegee to work out any wrinkles or air bubbles. If needed, the skin can be peeled back and repositioned.
8. FINISH APPLICATION
Remove the tape and the rest of the paper backing, lightly mist, and apply. Continue to smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles with the squeegee until you are happy with the look.
9. WIPE DRY
Take a new, clean paper towel and wipe down your guitar.
10. INSPECT & REINSTALL STRINGS
Double check your application. Any air bubbles you may have missed can still be removed with a light pin prick. When you are satisfied with your application, reinstall any strings or hardware you may have removed and enjoy the new look of your guitar!
For best results, we recommend using an arts and crafts knife, a misting spray bottle, and a small, 4" squeegee. These can all be purchased in our Pro Application Kit available on Inkdt.com. You will also need masking tape, glass cleaner, paper towels and a cutting board. For application without the Pro Application Kit, scissors, a common spray bottle with water or glass cleaner, and a credit card can be used for similar results.
2. REMOVE OUTER SKIN GRAPHICS
Peel away and discard any extra graphics around your skin, including any holes for knobs, pickups, etc. Only the artwork to be applied to your guitar should remain on the paper backing.
3. CUT OUT SKIN
Trim away the excess paper around your skin, including any holes for knobs, pickups, etc. You will want to cut close; about 1/16" is recommended.
4. REMOVE STRINGS
Depending on the size of your skin, you may need to remove the strings and any hardware including pickguards, knobs, saddles, and bridges. Most hardware should remove easily with a screw driver. Knobs should be able to be pulled straight off with a firm grip.
5. CLEAN YOUR GUITAR
Spray the glass cleaner on a clean paper towel and wipe down the body of your guitar to ensure nothing will get trapped between the skin and your guitar.
6. TAPE IN PLACE
With your skin still on the paper backing, position it in place on top of your guitar. Then, lightly tape the top half down to keep the skin from moving.
7. START APPLICATION
Peel the bottom half of the skin apart from the backing and cut away the exposed paper backing. Next, lightly mist the back of the skin with your spray bottle and slowly lay the skin into place. Smooth from the center out with the squeegee to work out any wrinkles or air bubbles. If needed, the skin can be peeled back and repositioned.
8. FINISH APPLICATION
Remove the tape and the rest of the paper backing, lightly mist, and apply. Continue to smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles with the squeegee until you are happy with the look.
9. WIPE DRY
Take a new, clean paper towel and wipe down your guitar.
10. INSPECT & REINSTALL STRINGS
Double check your application. Any air bubbles you may have missed can still be removed with a light pin prick. When you are satisfied with your application, reinstall any strings or hardware you may have removed and enjoy the new look of your guitar!
| Inkdt_Application_Instructions.pdf |
1. GATHER MATERIALS
You will need some scrap paper, a pencil, scissors, masking tape, and a permanent marker (preferably ultra fine point).
2. TRACE THE BODY OF YOUR GUITAR
Place your scrap paper on a hard, flat surface and lay the body of your guitar over top. Make sure you have enough paper to cover the body of your guitar. If needed, tape pieces of paper together to cover the necessary area. Next, take your pencil and trace the shape of your guitar on the paper.
3. CUT OUT THE SHAPE OF YOUR GUITAR
Use you scissors to cut the shape of your guitar.
4. REMOVE STRINGS & HARDWARE
Remove the strings and any hardware including pickguards, knobs, saddles, and bridges. Most hardware should remove easily with a screw driver. Knobs should be able to be pulled straight off with a firm grip. This will help you create a more accurate fit for your skin and it is suggested for skin application as well.
5. TAPE IN PLACE
Place your paper cutout on top of your guitar and lightly tape it into place so that it lays as flat as possible. You can use your scissors to make small incisions for knobs etc. that may stick out.
6. TRACE HARDWARE
Use your pencil to carefully find the edges and trace where your hardware is.
7. CUT OUT & TEST PLACEMENT
Pull your template off of your guitar and carefully cut out the placement of your hardware. Start small as you can always cut more away later for a better fit. Lay your template back over your guitar to ensure a good fit and retrace and cut any adjustments you may need.
8. TRACE TEMPLATE ONTO SKIN
Lightly tape your template over your skin and with a permanent marker, carefully trace the shape of your guitar onto the uncut skin.
9. CUT & APPLY
Cut out the shape of your guitar on your skin and follow the application instructions you received with your new skin for the best method to apply.
You will need some scrap paper, a pencil, scissors, masking tape, and a permanent marker (preferably ultra fine point).
2. TRACE THE BODY OF YOUR GUITAR
Place your scrap paper on a hard, flat surface and lay the body of your guitar over top. Make sure you have enough paper to cover the body of your guitar. If needed, tape pieces of paper together to cover the necessary area. Next, take your pencil and trace the shape of your guitar on the paper.
3. CUT OUT THE SHAPE OF YOUR GUITAR
Use you scissors to cut the shape of your guitar.
4. REMOVE STRINGS & HARDWARE
Remove the strings and any hardware including pickguards, knobs, saddles, and bridges. Most hardware should remove easily with a screw driver. Knobs should be able to be pulled straight off with a firm grip. This will help you create a more accurate fit for your skin and it is suggested for skin application as well.
5. TAPE IN PLACE
Place your paper cutout on top of your guitar and lightly tape it into place so that it lays as flat as possible. You can use your scissors to make small incisions for knobs etc. that may stick out.
6. TRACE HARDWARE
Use your pencil to carefully find the edges and trace where your hardware is.
7. CUT OUT & TEST PLACEMENT
Pull your template off of your guitar and carefully cut out the placement of your hardware. Start small as you can always cut more away later for a better fit. Lay your template back over your guitar to ensure a good fit and retrace and cut any adjustments you may need.
8. TRACE TEMPLATE ONTO SKIN
Lightly tape your template over your skin and with a permanent marker, carefully trace the shape of your guitar onto the uncut skin.
9. CUT & APPLY
Cut out the shape of your guitar on your skin and follow the application instructions you received with your new skin for the best method to apply.
| Inkdt_Uncut_Template_Instructions.pdf |
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