ॐ - On Lacquer, and related forms of protection

JerkMoans

Hey you crazy cats!

In the midst of all the serial flipperations and inspired by the whole Eric Clapton/George Harrison thing I've scored me one of these uber groovy Hare Krishna stamps to attach to the back of the headstock of my definite, once-in-a-lifetime-and-never-to-be-flipped-keeper.

So far, so good.  What I could do with a little advice on is how best to reinforce/strengthen/waterproof it.  My initial thought was a big can of clear lacquer from Halfords, although it seems an awful lot of gunk for one little job.  Any other ideas?  Might a couple of coats of the fair Mrs Moans' nail varnish do the trick?

Funkfingers

Separate one stamp from the sheet. Experiment with sealing it in a clear coat of some description.

For the "true historic" GH/EC appearance, the stamp probably needs kippering in the fumes of exotic combustibles.

JerkMoans

Funkfingers said:

Separate one stamp from the sheet. Experiment with sealing it in a clear coat of some description.

For the "true historic" GH/EC appearance, the stamp probably needs kippering in the fumes of exotic combustibles.

So I'll burn some joss sticks under it first, yeah?  (I only have the one stamp )

paulnb57

If I had only one shot at it, Id go with the Lacquer, chances are it will come in handy for something else eventually (Although by then you will have forgotten where it is!)
VERY light coats is the way to go to avoid the possibility of dissolving the ink....

gary_mac

I wouldn't advise the Halfords stuff. Yes it's a bit cheaper and convenient to collect from them but I found it didn't cover or cure very well.

JerkMoans

gary_mac said:

I wouldn't advise the Halfords stuff. Yes it's a bit cheaper and convenient to collect from them but I found it didn't cover or cure very well.

What would work, if I may?

paulnb57

JerkMoans said:

gary_mac said:

I wouldn't advise the Halfords stuff. Yes it's a bit cheaper and convenient to collect from them but I found it didn't cover or cure very well.

What would work, if I may?

My experiences don't mirror yours, Ive used loads of Halfords lacquer from sealing decals to whole body finish with never an issue...

poopot

Water down some pva, put a smear of it on the headstock, stick stamp down, wipe excess off... job jobbed.

WezV

Don't they normally work be applying a moist tongue to the rear?

JerkMoans

WezV said:

Don't they normally work be applying a moist tongue to the rear?

I shall defer to your more worldly experience in such matters.  

In other news, am planning @poopot’s watered down PVA trick to stick the thing (1960s/70s gum having somewhat faded) before considering sealant/protection options.