I understand how to skin the front and back but how about the sides of the guitar? Do you apply a strip of vinal around the sides and then overlap with the front and back sheets?
I’m so happy UA-cam put this in my suggestion videos, I love this idea and it’s like a whole new world to me. I’m excited to try this out! Thank you INZANE SKINS!
Best video I've seen explaining the process. Was beyond impressed with the tape too! I couldn't believe it could be more precise than an exacto knife, great install!
Well, my ex wife poured nail Polish remover on my Gibbo Les Paul so I think it’s time to try this. I’ve found a Union Jack 🇬🇧 skin here in England. Wish me luck
GREAT ADVICE. Was going to do my white Les Paul as a novice / virgin to wrapping a guitar and came across this video. Will feel more confident after seeing this Vid. Not to mention the knifeless tape !! What an invention by 3M. Hope they sell in UK . Really helpful video otherwise sure to have ballsed it up. Thanks again Mr Inzane 🤟
@@inzaneskins Hi Mr Inzane. Calling from UK. Followed your vid a bit at a time over past weeks after eventually locating some knifeless tape in UK. It maybe a bit too late now but how do you get the 4 FEMALE pegs OUT which are inserted in to body to hold the male pegs for the tune o matic bridge pieces. I had to put the wrap over them as I couldn't find a way to remove. Then cut around the perimeter of the pegs. NOT ideal, as needed to make a few incisions to lay the wrap flat, maybe for future reference please advise. Not a perfect job as my first time but maybe re-do or learn for next time. Your advice appreciated.🤠
Great install!! getting ready to skin my Schecter! It's all white just want some color! I think this is a great alternative to airbrushing because you can remove the skins with no damage!! And airbrushing this guitar would never look as good as it does with the skin!
Beautiful job and incredible work. I have 5 white Les Pauls customs and I will have to stick with them the way they are but I definitely have some guitars that are candidates. I just saw the finished product and it looks really good
How happy are you with the edge left by the knifeless tape long term? I've been sitting on a gold top wrap project for a while now, trying to decide whether to roll over the edge, or use knifeless tape to expose the stock binding.
I do roll over the edge on some guitars, but I typically clear coat over the skins and get rid of the ridge. When NOT clear coating, I like the cut to be about an 1/8' inside of the edge (using knifeless tape). This creates a faux binding and seems to frame the skin nicely.
@@inzaneskins That's the answer I was looking for - I ordered knifeless tape when I ordered the gold vinyl, just been putting it off.... 1st time wrapping anything.
thanks,my question on guitars like SG style with rounded horns does the skins bunch up or easy to do going around the bends have you done an sg style...i think these are great, I wasnt going to buy a new guitar that i liked because i didnt like the stock colors
SG's are tough because of those bevels but I use a hair dryer with a low speed and a warm temperature to press the skin down when necessary. The heat helps to activate the adhesive on the skin to make it stick better. It might still lift a little after using the hair dryer approach, but I do its a few times on the areas that are trickiest and that tends to work well.
I don't recommend this and the reason is, with the cavities in the body, the skin will shift and start to fall into those cavities, leaving you with less than desirable results.
I can't get the knifeless tape to cut through the vinyl wrap without causing ripples and tearing the vinyl, I have precut the vinyl on a test piece to start the cut and tried pulling slow and fast and it has the same result, the green vinyl tape included with the kit seems flimsy so I'm going to try some red knifeless tape in hopes it will cut better.
I had to buy some real 3m knifeless tape and it worked slightly better and I finished it up with a razor, the knifeless tape that is provided with the kit is garbage@@thornautrey1123
Ive recently considered doing this to my new Harley Benton. Its the Les Paul single cut body shape like your guitar but im honestly frightened id fxxk it up and end up angry. Right now my guitar is a matte black with gold hardware but im changing all the hardware to black for the black metal look. This looks extremely tedious ! Id rather much pay some one to do it then effing it up on my own..
I don't recommend nitrocellulose for a couple of reasons: 1. nitrocellulose takes quite a while to cure and harden but the finish will always remain somewhat soft. 2. Nitro eventually cracks and yellows, so that's not ideal. I prefer using a 2-stage urethane clear. It dries fast and is hard enough to sand after a couple of days, and it doesn't yellow.
We've applied skins to real Les Pauls, real Strats, real ESPs, etc. You may not like them but plenty of people do. And, NO ONE applies a skin to a beater.
@@inzaneskins don't get me wrong.. I didn't mean to offend u if I did.. the skins are cool I just wouldn't apply one to an expensive guitar is all.. thats just my opinion.. I'm sure there are plenty of people including u who disagree with me.. and that's fine.. but I would absolutely put one of those one an older beat up( beater) guitar to bring new life into it.. in fact I might just buy a couple of them from u.. I guess I should have made that point earlier.. my bad.. I have a couple guitars I think would benefit from ur product
@@williamdesilva67 - the majority of our customers either want to make their main guitar look better, or they have a design they absolutely love and they buy a guitar just to have that design on a guitar. I painted/airbrushed guitars for decades and this is a cost-effective solution to paying $2000 for a custom airbrush paint job. I'll say it again - it's not for everyone, I get that - but for many who still love the 80s, this satisfies their desire to have a HOT RODDED guitar.
This is the proper way to apply a wrap. Thanks for figuring out how to do it and explaining things clearly.
I understand how to skin the front and back but how about the sides of the guitar? Do you apply a strip of vinal around the sides and then overlap with the front and back sheets?
Looks to me like the knifeless tape is a miracle worker and a MUST have when doing this.
That tape is NASA-grade genius!
I’m so happy UA-cam put this in my suggestion videos, I love this idea and it’s like a whole new world to me. I’m excited to try this out! Thank you INZANE SKINS!
Best video I've seen explaining the process. Was beyond impressed with the tape too! I couldn't believe it could be more precise than an exacto knife, great install!
Thank you, sir - appreciate the feedback!
Well, my ex wife poured nail
Polish remover on my Gibbo
Les Paul so I think it’s time to try this. I’ve found a Union Jack 🇬🇧 skin here in England. Wish me luck
That knife-less technique is AWEsome, wow! 🤘😲
Great camera work detailing your craft. Your hand are very dexterous.
guess we have to spray clear coat (lacquer) on it to make it last longer, right ?
GREAT ADVICE. Was going to do my white Les Paul as a novice / virgin to wrapping a guitar and came across this video. Will feel more confident after seeing this Vid. Not to mention the knifeless tape !! What an invention by 3M. Hope they sell in UK . Really helpful video otherwise sure to have ballsed it up. Thanks again Mr Inzane 🤟
Thanks, Paul - glad it helped. Reach out to me through my website if you have any questions.
@@inzaneskins Hi Mr Inzane. Calling from UK. Followed your vid a bit at a time over past weeks after eventually locating some knifeless tape in UK. It maybe a bit too late now but how do you get the 4 FEMALE pegs OUT which are inserted in to body to hold the male pegs for the tune o matic bridge pieces. I had to put the wrap over them as I couldn't find a way to remove. Then cut around the perimeter of the pegs. NOT ideal, as needed to make a few incisions to lay the wrap flat, maybe for future reference please advise. Not a perfect job as my first time but maybe re-do or learn for next time. Your advice appreciated.🤠
Great install!! getting ready to skin my Schecter! It's all white just want some color! I think this is a great alternative to airbrushing because you can remove the skins with no damage!! And airbrushing this guitar would never look as good as it does with the skin!
Good luck - post some pix of your finished project or send us a link to see it!\
Draw a center line before you start on the tracing paper. Then you can line up design exactly.
Hello bro I am from Iowa and I love this skin
Thank you, kind sir!
Beautiful job and incredible work. I have 5 white Les Pauls customs and I will have to stick with them the way they are but I definitely have some guitars that are candidates. I just saw the finished product and it looks really good
How happy are you with the edge left by the knifeless tape long term? I've been sitting on a gold top wrap project for a while now, trying to decide whether to roll over the edge, or use knifeless tape to expose the stock binding.
I do roll over the edge on some guitars, but I typically clear coat over the skins and get rid of the ridge. When NOT clear coating, I like the cut to be about an 1/8' inside of the edge (using knifeless tape). This creates a faux binding and seems to frame the skin nicely.
@@inzaneskins That's the answer I was looking for - I ordered knifeless tape when I ordered the gold vinyl, just been putting it off.... 1st time wrapping anything.
Hello !
Do you have the same thing for the headstock ..?
Les paul type ..?
ThaNks a lot for your answer !
Great job !
Cheers
Yes, we can create skins for whatever parts you Ed t to skin including headstocks.
Very very informative!
Hello !
Do you have the same thing for the headstock ..?
Les paul ….?
Thanks a lot for your answer !
Great job !
Cheers
Yes, If the headstock has binding, I do use knifeless tape to preserve the binding.
Do you guys sell decals for hard shell guitar cases.
Looking for a Gibson decal. Thanks
Well sell vinyl skins designed mostly for guitars. Could they be used on a case? Perhaps.
Awesome job 👏 👍
Perhaps you already explained it but, does this affect the instrument's tone?
Absolutely does not.
NOP. No exacto blde is coming 100 feet near my guitars. Maybe buy an import just for skinning, and upgrade the hardware and pups after applying skin.
I second that.
A little common sense with it goes a long way .
I really wish all your videos were on youtube and not instagram. Any chance you'll have them on here?
Keith - I will eventually get to that!
thanks,my question on guitars like SG style with rounded horns does the skins bunch up or easy to do going around the bends have you done an sg style...i think these are great, I wasnt going to buy a new guitar that i liked because i didnt like the stock colors
SG's are tough because of those bevels but I use a hair dryer with a low speed and a warm temperature to press the skin down when necessary. The heat helps to activate the adhesive on the skin to make it stick better. It might still lift a little after using the hair dryer approach, but I do its a few times on the areas that are trickiest and that tends to work well.
I do acetone transfer. Looks good man.
What kind sheet paper is that? Vinyl?
why don't you have a link to a site we can check out some skins ? Its no where in you yt channel
How about at the 27:32 mark?
It's in the header right next to the logo.
great video explained it perfectly but what do i do if i have a pick gaurd?
You can also skin your pickguard if you choose to.
@@inzaneskins awesome! thanks for the info again video was great i have some friends who want to do this so im gonna recommend your vids!
Could you give me the picture link?
Can we use a spray for windows, before putting the skin, for easier removing the bubbles?
I don't recommend this and the reason is, with the cavities in the body, the skin will shift and start to fall into those cavities, leaving you with less than desirable results.
I can't get the knifeless tape to cut through the vinyl wrap without causing ripples and tearing the vinyl, I have precut the vinyl on a test piece to start the cut and tried pulling slow and fast and it has the same result, the green vinyl tape included with the kit seems flimsy so I'm going to try some red knifeless tape in hopes it will cut better.
Any luck on getting a clean cut on your wrap bro?
I had to buy some real 3m knifeless tape and it worked slightly better and I finished it up with a razor, the knifeless tape that is provided with the kit is garbage@@thornautrey1123
Ive recently considered doing this to my new Harley Benton. Its the Les Paul single cut body shape like your guitar but im honestly frightened id fxxk it up and end up angry. Right now my guitar is a matte black with gold hardware but im changing all the hardware to black for the black metal look. This looks extremely tedious ! Id rather much pay some one to do it then effing it up on my own..
John - reach out to us through our website - we can do the install for you.
Can I spray nitrocellulose over vinyl skins?
I don't recommend nitrocellulose for a couple of reasons: 1. nitrocellulose takes quite a while to cure and harden but the finish will always remain somewhat soft. 2. Nitro eventually cracks and yellows, so that's not ideal. I prefer using a 2-stage urethane clear. It dries fast and is hard enough to sand after a couple of days, and it doesn't yellow.
Owned a outpost body shop for any years and refinished many guitars
So, you have a website or catalog or something?
www.inzaneskins.com
Can you get the brand of the guitar on the headstock skin?
OF COURSE!
On two spots the skin was split, by the horn and by the neck. Doesn't seem that easy to me
The skin was never split.
You mean it was cut out for the neck ??
is it possible to skin a strat with its round edges?
Yes.
YES, absolutely.
As they say, there's more than one way to skin a strat. 😄
@@WibblyWobblyBob very good 😄
yes, it is.
Would this be easy with an explorer shaped guitar?
Not hard at all. As long as you're comfortable removing the parts, then putting them back on, skinning is not difficult at all.
Probably easier being a flat shaped guitar. Good luck!
very cool
WHERE CAN i FIND DESIGNS TO LOOK AT
our website - www.inzaneskins.com
Can these skins be permanent and does the tap come with the skin
Skins are semi-permanent without clear coat, and if you clear coat over top, they are permanent.
i like how you gave no fucks about cutting them pickup wires as close to the pickups as possible, instead of unsoldering them..
It's a skin install video - not a wiring video.
How can i get skin
www.inzaneskins.com
Not my LP.....Squire maybe.
Do you have any skins that aren't total cringe?
get it burnt
I don't know why you would want to ruin a nice finished guitar with one of these stickerz.. I guess if it's a beater guitar u do t care much about..
We've applied skins to real Les Pauls, real Strats, real ESPs, etc. You may not like them but plenty of people do. And, NO ONE applies a skin to a beater.
@@inzaneskins don't get me wrong.. I didn't mean to offend u if I did.. the skins are cool I just wouldn't apply one to an expensive guitar is all.. thats just my opinion.. I'm sure there are plenty of people including u who disagree with me.. and that's fine.. but I would absolutely put one of those one an older beat up( beater) guitar to bring new life into it.. in fact I might just buy a couple of them from u.. I guess I should have made that point earlier.. my bad.. I have a couple guitars I think would benefit from ur product
@@williamdesilva67 - the majority of our customers either want to make their main guitar look better, or they have a design they absolutely love and they buy a guitar just to have that design on a guitar. I painted/airbrushed guitars for decades and this is a cost-effective solution to paying $2000 for a custom airbrush paint job. I'll say it again - it's not for everyone, I get that - but for many who still love the 80s, this satisfies their desire to have a HOT RODDED guitar.
Beau mais pas parfait!