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Topic: Removing Decal |
Rick Collins
From:
Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 8:02 am |
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...anyone know a way to "gracefully" remove a decal, without damaging a lacquered or poly finish?
Many thanks in advance, Rick[This message was edited by Rick Collins on 17 August 2004 at 03:41 PM.] |
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Brian Herder
From:
Philadelphia, Pa. USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 8:33 am
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| Try some lighter fluid (naptha). It removes all sorts of sticky tape residue. |
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Ron Castle
From:
West Hurley,NY
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 8:37 am
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If it's a real decal- its water slide,
you can soak it off with a warm wet sponge, if its a sticker use a hair dryer until it gets
soft and the edges curl- peel off and remove any adhesive residue with "goo off" from home depot.
[This message was edited by Ron Castle on 16 August 2004 at 09:37 AM.] |
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Bill C. Buntin
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 12:20 pm
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| I had a guitar once that the decal was UNDER the lacquer. It was a mess and I wouldn't suggest trying to remove under those conditions. Otherwise these other suggestions have worked for me in other instances. |
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Graham
From:
Marmora, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 2:04 pm
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Rick:
If you get the decal off and have some glue leftover to contend with, save yourself some money and remove it with peanut butter. Guarantee it will remove the glue and will not harm finish (unless you use chunky!!). I use it to remove glue from all kinds of things.
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Bob Kagy
From:
Lafayette, CO USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 2:43 pm
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Scotch tape.
Whatever doesn't come off the first try, use another piece for the rest.
It's always worked for me. Hope this helps. |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 4:04 pm
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If you do use heat such as a hair dryer be very careful to not get the lacquer too hot as it will melt and bubble up.
Jerry |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 5:45 pm
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Rick,
If it's an old Sho-Bud,be carefull,it may under laquer.
BF |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 6:53 pm
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Let us know what kind of guitar it is.
With some brands a blowtorch would be best.
JUST KIDDING!!!!
EJL |
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John Daugherty
From:
Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 4:18 am
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| I have been removing tape and velcro from electronic equipment for many years. If you have sticky tape residue,you can apply "WD40",let it sit a few minutes and scrape or rub it off......... JD |
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 12:20 pm
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| Dont use fingernail polish remover, the acetone will eat lacquer. |
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