I have some cheap, Cheap, CHEAP Groover Percussion cymbals. They're pretty cheap.
Anyway, I've converted them to electros using PVC on the bottom, Hellfire choke, and various gold-painted project boxes.
Now I'd like to remove the "Groove Percussions" label and replace it with something more exciting. I found a thread where nail polish remover was suggested for removing the factory graphic/text. And that works.
But what options are there for a durable, custom graphic/lettering to replace it?
I have a friend that works for a vinyl covering company that does those fancy bus wraps and what not. But I can't imagine something like that lasting terribly long on the strike surface of a metal cymbal. Plus I'd prefer to keep the strike area bare metal if possible. I'm assuming I could get it laser etched, though that sounds costly. But I know from paintball people custom laser etch their anodized aluminum markers, so I'm assuming it would be an option for cymbals. Or maybe some sort of printed micro-ink heat-transfer as it would allow unlimited customization and be reasonably inexpensive (and probably available online), assuming it's durable.
Anyone ever do this? I couldn't find anything mentioning this, just removal of said graphics/text.
Then I can re-wrap the drums and erase all visual indication that a super cheap Groove Percussion acoustic kit was the foundation for my awesome electro monster.

Now I'd like to remove the "Groove Percussions" label and replace it with something more exciting. I found a thread where nail polish remover was suggested for removing the factory graphic/text. And that works.
But what options are there for a durable, custom graphic/lettering to replace it?
I have a friend that works for a vinyl covering company that does those fancy bus wraps and what not. But I can't imagine something like that lasting terribly long on the strike surface of a metal cymbal. Plus I'd prefer to keep the strike area bare metal if possible. I'm assuming I could get it laser etched, though that sounds costly. But I know from paintball people custom laser etch their anodized aluminum markers, so I'm assuming it would be an option for cymbals. Or maybe some sort of printed micro-ink heat-transfer as it would allow unlimited customization and be reasonably inexpensive (and probably available online), assuming it's durable.
Anyone ever do this? I couldn't find anything mentioning this, just removal of said graphics/text.
Then I can re-wrap the drums and erase all visual indication that a super cheap Groove Percussion acoustic kit was the foundation for my awesome electro monster.
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