Artie Owl Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 This may be a silly question but I think in this case it's better to ask first. You know those cans of pressurized air used to clean dust from computers and components? Is it safe to use on a guitar to clean dust and debris out from under strings and hardware, where a normal cloth can't typically go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I use it all the time for that same purpose to clean my bridge. No ill effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I use it all the time for that same purpose to clean my bridge. No ill effects. Just don't use it to blow dust from your eyeballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Just be careful to keep the can upright - if the propellant comes out as a liquid, it could screw up the finish on your guitar big-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Just be careful to keep the can upright - if the propellant comes out as a liquid' date=' it could screw up the finish on your guitar big-time.[/quote'] Okay...now I'm putting the "can-o-air" away.....(can you believe we go pay money for cans of air?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 any other suggestions other than compressed air then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 any other suggestions other than compressed air then? I sometimes use a thin stick with a cloth on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 That idea blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I had one of these lens cleaning kits for my cameras. I found that the air bulb and brush worked well on cleaning my guitars, so I bought a kit for them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 The old fashion way works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 The old fashion way works well too. Reading a book while a squiggly line of psychic power shoots out your forehead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Okay...now I'm putting the "can-o-air" away.....(can you believe we go pay money for cans of air?) The help-desk idiots used to shake up cans of compressed air and shoot them at each other's "plumber's crack" (when presented) - holding the can upside down. Some of them got nasty blisters from the sub-zero temperature liquid that resulted. It was funnier than hell hearing them trying to 'splain it to safety/HR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 The help-desk idiots used to shake up cans of compressed air and shoot them at each other's "plumber's crack" (when presented) - holding the can upside down. Some of them got nasty blisters from the sub-zero temperature liquid that resulted. It was funnier than hell hearing them trying to 'splain it to safety/HR... Talk about "polar" rhoids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Talk about "polar" rhoids. Usually when I eat burritos I end up with a "Can-o-air" too! (but the liquid is FAR more dangerous!) sorry... I'll go back to work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleth Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I don't think I would use it on my guitars. It is actually a compressed gas which under certain circumstances can be ignited. Cool if you are pulling a Jimmy Hendrix. I even wonder if it would promote checking of the finish just because if sprayed for a few seconds, it is extremely cold as mentioned earlier in the tech support butt freeze incident. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 "the tech support butt freeze incident" Do I detect a forum theme here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1976 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dleth Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 That stuff can KILL you. That video is wacked. Go the old fashioned way with some goodies and rolling papers or a bowl. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1976 Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 That stuff can KILL you.That video is wacked. Go the old fashioned way with some goodies and rolling papers or a bowl. Dave Can I get a witness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Swiffer. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 ...the tech support butt freeze incident. Actually, it should read "incidents". These guys just kept on doing it... and it was a hoot every freakin' time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 This may be a silly question but I think in this case it's better to ask first. You know those cans of pressurized air used to clean dust from computers and components? Is it safe to use on a guitar to clean dust and debris out from under strings and hardware' date=' where a normal cloth can't typically go?[/quote'] Q-Tip? Huffing is a real problem. Compressed 'air', which it isn't, is especially incidious due to the low odor compared to gasoline or paint fumes. Parents should keep an eye out for unusually large quantities of these aerosol cans being tossed in the household garbage, i.e more than one can per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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