HawkeyeKane
1707 posts
May 25, 2013
12:05 PM
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Question for y'all...
I have two harps that Charlie Musselwhite signed for me after a Hot Tuna concert a couple years ago.
They've remained on my mantelpiece in cases ever since, so they're in no great danger of the ink getting smudged or anything. But I didn't know if anyone had a recommendation as to sealing the ink so it CAN'T get smudged or deteriorated. Clearcoat maybe? Please advise.
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Hawkeye Kane
Last Edited by HawkeyeKane on May 25, 2013 12:06 PM
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ReedSqueal
436 posts
May 25, 2013
12:21 PM
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EBAY!! Just kidding. How about some kind of spray on clear coat? (i.e. Krylon)
I have to assume that you never intend on playing them? If not, maybe there's no need to do anything if they are going to live on a mantel.
Edit: maybe you can try using screen protectors designed for cell phones and tablets. Get a screen protector for a smaller tablet, then trim to fit and apply. maybe even a simple rectangle would be enough to cover the ink, no need to get fancy covering the whole plate. The beauty of the protectors is that they can be peeled off without leaving any residue or adhesive. Shouldn't cost ya more than a few bucks to experiment with a screen protector.
>>Caveat, in my experience, some screen protectors are not very pliable, and hence would not form to a harp plate very well unless you tried a simple rectangle. In the past I used a screen protector material that was very pliable, and if I recall correctly you had to wet it with soapy water and it pretty much formed to any surface and or curve. Once dried, it was very clear and very durable. I think the claim to fame with this particular material was that it was developed for protecting leading edges of [military) helicopter rotor blades from particulates i.e. sandy environments. Iraq, Afghanistan etc.
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Last Edited by ReedSqueal on May 25, 2013 12:35 PM
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lumpy wafflesquirt
719 posts
May 25, 2013
1:19 PM
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I think it would depend on what sort of ink has been used. painting/spraying something on might smudge it. Was it your pen? if so can you write on another harp and experiment to see what protects it and what washes it off?
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HawkeyeKane
1708 posts
May 25, 2013
1:34 PM
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No, it was his pen. I'm pretty sure it was just a typical black Sharpie though.
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nacoran
6813 posts
May 25, 2013
2:08 PM
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You might be able to get a transparent vinyl sticker and trim it up?
The vinyl sticker I got from Blue Moon Harmonicas seems really durable, although it's not see through. The custom sticker shops sell transparent ones though for car window stickers and such.
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Reed Triller
53 posts
Jun 15, 2013
10:43 PM
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Speaking as a former autograph collector seal them in something and put them away. Keep away from bright light. One thing you could do is get a small airtight UV protecting acrylic display case for them. You might be able to find the right one at a sports memorabilia shop or show.
NO sprays of any kind. If it is Sharpie the solvents that keep the spray liquid will mix with the Sharpie ink and potentially be completely gone in seconds.
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Last Edited by Reed Triller on Jun 15, 2013 10:45 PM
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