What pen to use for autograph on guitar, and how to protect it?
I am getting a 1997 Gibson SG Special (Black) signed next month by one of my favorite artists.
What sort of pen should I use for this specific guitar? I had read acrylic pen, but I am not sure. I want it in silver. I figured by providing the exact make/model of guitar, someone will know the best type of pen.
After I get it signed, how can I ensure it is protected permanently? I read about clear wrap, but I am not hot on that idea. I've also read about people applying a varnish or lacquer... with success and horror stories.
What do I do?
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On a black guitar you're going to need a white, silver or gold marker.
That is going to cause issues if you want to over-coat it afterwards.
Metallic markers are 'solvent-based' but will stay on the surface, not soak into the surface like those big black marker pens you sniff at, wondering if they could make you high (joke) - but without knowing precisely what solvent it went on with you're not going to know what 'solvent' won't turn it into a mushy smudge when you coat it..
Solution - water-based lacquer.
Art & craft shop is going to be your best source for that. Available as a spray.
Even coated, it will scratch off if you're not careful, so if you want it to last a lifetime, you're going to be hanging it on a wall, not gigging with it.
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