Pick Guard Plastic

[34 Blues]

Probably because work has not allowed me much playing time of late, but I just noticed that after I pulled the plastic protective cover off my Ray's pickguard, it left some type of sticky residue in some areas. What works good to remove it without damaging the plastic of the guard or finish of the Ray?

Thanks much.

 

[LisaIs]

goo gone is good stuff that isn't too harsh. I know someone who had a band sign his guitar with a sharpie. Later he took it off with goo gone and the finish was unharmed.

 

[58super]

I've used lighter fluid (naptha) to get rid of sticker gunk.

 

[todd4ta]

Just be careful you don't melt your pickguard. I've gotten a few basses with 'melted' spots on the pickguard, but I have no idea what caused it.

Have you tried just rubbing it with a dry finger to see if it will come off that way? I've never had a problem with the plastic coating residue sticking, so I'm guessing it may not be very difficult to get off.

Maybe try something like windex on a small rag.

 

[roballanson]

I have tended to use nail polish remover - my wife's.....

 

[strummer]

Friction works nicely
You need one skate board wheel, preferrably an old, softer one, and definitely not harder than 97.
One strong, long bolt and nut.
Hand held power drill.

Fix the wheel with the bolt/nut, insert threaded part into chuck and apply the rotating wheel to the gooey area. Works well with removing adhesive backing from paints also, as long as the paint can stand the friction. Careful not to go too hard, as heat will ruin pick guards and paint.

*Disclaimer* I do it this way, removing striping on cars as well as sticky residue on basses, but I will not be helt responsible for any damage you might inflict on your instrument (or anything else) by using my method.

 

[dlloyd]

I have tended to use nail polish remover - my wife's.....

I once used acetone to get some ink off my mobile phone... ended up melting the cover. Which kind of looked cool.

 

[58super]

I have tended to use nail polish remover - my wife's.....

That will eat nitro lacquer. Dan Erlewine's books cover this subject nicely, from using breath, salivia and plain old water to clean up instruments.

 

[Figjam]

Ive used nail polish remover in the past.

 

[Aussie Mark]

Eucalyptus oil.

 

[barkatozz]

goo gone is good stuff that isn't too harsh. I know someone who had a band sign his guitar with a sharpie. Later he took it off with goo gone and the finish was unharmed.

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