Please help me!

[YugoDaWolf]

im trying to get some glue stains off my pickguard, i tried tons of stuff by now. any house held items that coud work? im trying with alcohol right now, im desperate :/

[Thumpalumpacus]

What kind of glue?

[YugoDaWolf]

you know that layer of plastic the pickguards on the stratocasters have? i dont know what kind of glue is it i just know its from when i took that layer of plastic off

im a newbie fender owner.

[Lesterer]

Is it really that bad? to (hopefully) answer your question, try a little bit of Acetone on a rag and see if that gets it off.

[YugoDaWolf]

its catching all kinds of dust and dirt :/ its not like it makes the guitar unplayable, i just feel like i messed up :/ i guess ill have to try that but tomorrow, not going to wake the dragon just because of that ._. (my mom)

[Thumpalumpacus]

I don't know what glue that would be, then, but don't use acetone. It can damage the pickguard, I think; iirc, it softens plastic.

I think lighter fluid (naphtha) should be safe. If you're worried about it, try it on the rear cover-plate first. It should work.

[YugoDaWolf]

i dont know what the comercial name for that is here in mexico, thats the problem. but thanks anyways, i guess thats the only way

[River]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

i dont know what the comercial name for that is here in mexico, thats the problem. but thanks anyways, i guess thats the only way

Dollars to donuts, it's "lighter fluid" (translated, of course).

Try "Ronsonol", "Zippo" (liquid, not a stainless steel lighter), or "Naphtha".

So, you went and bought the damned Strat, eh? Sounds like you're roundly and soundly cursed.

[River]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

its catching all kinds of dust and dirt :/ its not like it makes the guitar unplayable, i just feel like i messed up :/ i guess ill have to try that but tomorrow, not going to wake the dragon just because of that ._. (my mom)

Don't be dissin' your mom. In public.

Srsly.

[YugoDaWolf]

um...im joking?...and sorry? thanks but cmon...whats the darn problem with me buying a strat?

sheesh....first everyone in real life and now here? i give up seriously :/ dissing my mom...seriously, even a low life knows better. but just stop here, all i care right now is cleaning my guitar, im tired of listening to people telling me better when i know better :/

but yeah...im not saint or a sage, so i seek for knowledge.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

um...im joking?...and sorry? thanks but cmon...whats the darn problem with me buying a strat?

sheesh....first everyone in real life and now here? i give up seriously :/ dissing my mom...seriously, even a low life knows better. but just stop here, all i care right now is cleaning my guitar, im tired of listening to people telling me better when i know better :/

but yeah...im not saint or a sage, so i seek for knowledge.

He's teasing about the Strat, Yugo.

As far as your mom, he's serious. Don't worry either way. Handle your business and get your Strat squared away. Start a thread with some pics, too.

[YugoDaWolf]

Originally Posted by Thumpalumpacus

He's teasing about the Strat, Yugo.

As far as your mom, he's serious. Don't worry either way. Handle your business and get your Strat squared away. Start a thread with some pics, too.

sigh....i just hate those kind of comments, my english only gets to one point, i cant understand most " smart jokes " sometimes, and please just dont mention my mom because i respect her very much and like i said it was a JOKE. and yeah, ill be getting naptha soon and ill post picks of my strat.

[Thumpalumpacus]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

sigh....i just hate those kind of comments, my english only gets to one point, i cant understand most " smart jokes " sometimes, and please just dont mention my mom because i respect her very much and like i said it was a JOKE. and yeah, ill be getting naptha soon and ill post picks of my strat.

Take a deep breath, man. It's only a forum.

[bryvincent]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

you know that layer of plastic the pickguards on the stratocasters have? i dont know what kind of glue is it i just know its from when i took that layer of plastic off

im a newbie fender owner.

when you remove the protective film on the pg it leaves a bit of its adhesive on the pg. i just used Virtuoso Premium Cleaner to remove it. it kinda looks and smells like metal polish so you can probably use that.

[Syrus]

STOP PLEASE


FOR FVCK SAKE

IT'S really easy.


No chemicals needed.

Unscrew the pickguard and put it in the freezer.
(only the pickguard, not the whole guitar or pickups or anything)
Cool that sucker down.
After its been cooled to a really low temperature, get it out.

Get a woolen sock. I'm serious. It has to be wool.
And wrub over that stain. You'll see that it comes off quite easy.
Without leaving stains or scratches.

Trust me.

You can thank me later.

PS
it might seem like a hassle, but half a hour of work will last you long.

[AngryHatter]

Originally Posted by YugoDaWolf

um...im joking?...and sorry? thanks but cmon...whats the darn problem with me buying a strat?

sheesh....first everyone in real life and now here? i give up seriously :/ dissing my mom...seriously, even a low life knows better. but just stop here, all i care right now is cleaning my guitar, im tired of listening to people telling me better when i know better :/

but yeah...im not saint or a sage, so i seek for knowledge.

Repeat after me...telecaster - infact - BAJA Telecater - is that not kismet?

[YugoDaWolf]

errr...sorry my english is good to communicate but not that good with some of the more improvised chatting.

[YugoDaWolf]

Originally Posted by Syrus

STOP PLEASE


FOR FVCK SAKE

IT'S really easy.


No chemicals needed.

Unscrew the pickguard and put it in the freezer.
(only the pickguard, not the whole guitar or pickups or anything)
Cool that sucker down.
After its been cooled to a really low temperature, get it out.

Get a woolen sock. I'm serious. It has to be wool.
And wrub over that stain. You'll see that it comes off quite easy.
Without leaving stains or scratches.

Trust me.

You can thank me later.

PS
it might seem like a hassle, but half a hour of work will last you long.

gotta try that one someday, i got the stain with lighter fluid but that seems like a fun thing to do ._. thanks hehe

[BlackDog81]

Try GOO-GONE it has worked for me in the past

[Pinkie]

Never saw a strat that when you take off the clear film it stains the pick guard?
We need pics please.

[YugoDaWolf]

thanks for your help pinkie, it was the glue that kept catching all kinds of dust, when i tried to wipe it off thats how it stained. i already cleaned it with lighter fluid, thanks tough

[Pinkie]

Good I'm glad you got it cleaned off.