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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: bucketshred on July 15, 2010, 02:39:03 PM

Title: Sticker Removal
Post by: bucketshred on July 15, 2010, 02:39:03 PM

Right, just opened my guitar case after it being sat around for a week and found that some dickhead at the venue I last played at has put extra stickers on the back of my SG. Anyone got any tips to remove the residue.

Even though I've put my own Mastodon sticker on the back of my guitar, someone else adding their own 'for a laugh 'cos it makes them sound better' is completely out of order.

Paddy

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: gwEm on July 15, 2010, 02:44:00 PM

citrus cleaner!

edit: EG http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/1/1/9894-sticky-stuff-remover.html

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Dreichlift on July 15, 2010, 02:45:11 PM

I've used vinegar in the past for some residues.

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Twinfan on July 15, 2010, 02:46:47 PM

You need to be careful if it's a nitro finish.

I think lighter fluid can work?  Best check with the experts first though!

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: Philly Q on July 15, 2010, 03:04:08 PM

Lemon oil's pretty safe.  Might leave a bit of oily residue (of course) but that wipes off easily.

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: bucketshred on July 15, 2010, 03:07:27 PM

It is a nitro finish yeh.

Paddy

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on July 15, 2010, 03:53:50 PM

Lighter fluid!
Soak the sticker - leave it 5-10 mins , then carefully peel
Use more fluid on a cloth or kitchen towel to clean up afterwards

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: dave_mc on July 15, 2010, 05:38:33 PM

what kind of a douche would put a sticker on someone else's guitar? I can't help with your problem, unfortunately, but I just have to ask that. :?

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: murraymurray on July 16, 2010, 06:53:32 AM

First id use lighter fluid,
then id use a crowbar and deal to the egg that put it there

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: bucketshred on July 16, 2010, 11:28:59 AM

Quote from: dave_mc on July 15, 2010, 05:38:33 PM

what kind of a douche would put a sticker on someone else's guitar? I can't help with your problem, unfortunately, but I just have to ask that. :?

$%&# knows. The venue in question is local to me and I used to work there. A lot of the punters and staff I consider friends so for one of them to do that whilst I left my gear there over night (after a show I'd played, for a case of beer, which was organised two days before) is pretty shitety in my eyes.

Paddy

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: dave_mc on July 16, 2010, 04:37:02 PM

yeah, i wouldn't be particularly impressed either :(

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: bucketshred on July 16, 2010, 04:47:08 PM

I'm assuming I can just use lighter fluid that I'd fill my Zippo up with?

Paddy

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on July 16, 2010, 05:51:34 PM

Quote from: bucketshred on July 16, 2010, 04:47:08 PM

I'm assuming I can just use lighter fluid that I'd fill my Zippo up with?

Paddy

Thats the one- Zippo or Ronson or similar

Title: Re: Sticker Removal
Post by: treelifeuk on July 17, 2010, 02:14:08 AM

WD40 will get it and no damage.