[pip]

I have a guitar i recently picked up and the guy who i bought it from got what i think is super glue on it. I think the guy had already tried to get it off with what looks like a razor but there is still some residue in the shape of what looks like a star on it.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a relatively easy way to get this glue off without tarnishing the paint or lacquer.

My father in law gave me some stuff called Goo Gone but just as i figured, it didn't work.

My last resort would be to have it repainted, expensive.. but if that is the only way, i guess that's the answer.

 

[Leah Frances]

Acetone.

Commonly found in nail polish remover, though you can buy it straight at a hardware store.

 

[pip]

Wont acetone hurt the paint though?

 

[Portlandtrades]

If it is supper glue it will probably be more resistant to a solvent than the paint. So carful work with a razor blade may be your best bet. If the guitar has a good clear coat over the paint it's possible that you could use a fine steel wool to buff out any razor marks.

Both solvent and the method I described are last resort options that will probably not leave you with a blemish free surface but might be worth trying before repainting.

Good luck

Jesse Pender

Portland Tradesmen
www.portlandtradesmen.com

 

[Knucklez]

go to the manufacturer of super glue's website, or to any of them since you probably don't know who exactly made the glue that is stuck on the guitar. they probably have a FAQ with this answered. or email them.

i have used a product from HD called "goof off" to get glue off of stuff. i don't know about super glue though..

Knucklez

 

[Leah Frances]

Check with acetone in an inconspicuous area to see if it will affect the finish.

Portlandtrades - was in PDX for five years from 2002-2007... still miss Mcmenamins Movies and the good eating all over town.