Putting text/words on a truss rod cover..

skunkwerx · May 2017

Ello all,

My Ltd explorer just has a plain black (2 ply I think) truss cover, and I've been meaning to write its name on it for some time.
I know I could just source an actual Esp one, with Esp written on it, but I figured firstly I don't know if it will fit, and secondly, I like the idea of it being a bit more custom

So, my initial idea was to go to a van sign writing place and have them print out a vinyl sticker (the type with no background, just the writing, real small, in a nice font, and stick that on it. Which would mean its reversible if one day I wanted to change it etc.
Pretty sure the place I used to use did various colours/shades of vinyl which is a bonus.

But is there any other ways of doing this? Would a pen/paint pen work and be durable enough, ie not flake off..

Don't know if there is an actual professional way of inscribing these bits (backplates, truss covers etc), but I can't imagine it would be very cheap, and money is tight!

Any ideas welcome though!

Adam_MD · May 2017

Self adhesive clear/white paper for your inkjet. Print off whatever design you like cut to size and stick it on. You could clearcoat over the top for extra protection if you want too. If you want white text then use white paper and fill the background with black.