Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I was trying to peel off and remove the famous "Hand Crafted In China" sticker from the back of the neck of my new Dot. I tried warm water and a soft cloth, but no go - still left the rough glued remains of the paper.. Obviously, I would really hate to damage the finish trying to get the remaining glue off. Anybody have any suggestions on what might work but not harm the finish? Thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 WD-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 WD-40 OK, thanks - Will try that... (A little dab'll do ya, right??..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Anything oil based, including mayonnaise, will help to float the adhesive. If you use WD40 use soap and water afterwards to make sure the solvents are cleaned up. They might not be good for your finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Anything oil based' date=' including mayonnaise, will help to float the adhesive. If you use WD40 use soap and water afterwards to make sure the solvents are cleaned up. They might not be good for your finish.[/quote'] Good idea - Thanks! Will definitely so the follow-up cleaning w/ soap and water.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 If that doesn't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks all, for the tips in removing the "Made In China" tag sticker glue... As I said, I used Goo Gone and it seemed to work - I think I may have lucked out because the finish looks fine, and doesn't appear to be damaged by the Goo Gone.. I probably should have used the WD-40 but maybe I dodged a bullet with the GG (knock on wood...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Guess I'll try the Goo Gone - seems to be the consensus. Goo Gone scares me. It's a plastic solvent. Might take off the polyurethane finish. WD-40's a bit milder, but DEFINITELY wash it off well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 According to the manufacturer.... WD-40 FAQS (click) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Goo Gone scares me. It's a plastic solvent. Might take off the polyurethane finish. WD-40's a bit milder' date=' but DEFINITELY wash it off well.[/quote'] Well, I used the Goo Gone before I read your post, Stig.. However, it seemed to take the glue off without too much effort. Hopefully I won't regret it. The finish seems ok..... (for now?) I think if the Goo Gone was gonna damage the finish it would have already done it, correct?.. I didn't use much Goo Gone - just a tiny amount.. And I washed all the Goo Gone off real well with a soft, damp rag with again, a tiny bit of soap on it.. Again, the Goo Gone took the glue off fast and really well, but if I had read your post earlier, I might not have used it... Hopefully all will be OK.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 According to the manufacturer.... WD-40 FAQS (click) Hmmm... Thanks for the WD-40 FAQ's Ron, but I just used the Goo Gone before I read this post of yours.... Probably would have usd the WD-40 instead if I had read your post earlier... The Goo Gone seemed to work (I just used a little), and I don't see any damage to the neck, but hopefully, it will be OK... {Fingers crossed...} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Are you embarrassed that you bought a guitar that was made in China? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Are you embarrassed that you bought a guitar that was made in China? Nah, he just doesn't like the Minnie Pearl look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telechamp Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Are you embarrassed that you bought a guitar that was made in China? No, are you embarrassed that you're an idiot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 How sensitive. My, My. How did you get the name Epi-Man? Was Epi-Girl already taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Does every thread have to devolve into a name-calling exchange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 My Chinese guitars are just like Chinese food. I buy 'em, I enjoy them immensely, and about an hour later ... I WANT MORE! MIDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Next time, blow it with a hair dryer on HIGH for about 20 seconds........... it will peel right off leaving no residue on the wood, and no reason to attack it with chemicals. Paper label removal is part of my (real world) job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Isopropyl alcohol is cheap, safe, and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman99 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I second rubbing alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicester35 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Rubbing alcohol isn't commonly available in UK chemist shops for some unknown reason. I've had the best experiences with aftershave - works just fine. Vodka will do the job too. Don't use methylated spirits - it seems to attack the finish, for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 If that doesn't work Whoa Whoa Whoa JS are you insane? A hacksaw? NO NO NO NO NO This is much faster.](*' date=')/ :D/ :D/ [img']http://www.engr.uky.edu/~em221201/images/big%20saw.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Using heat sounds like an intriguing idea for removing labels. I wonder about when the label is on plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Using heat sounds like an intriguing idea for removing labels. I wonder about when the label is on plastics. There are many different adhesives used for labels' date=' some more permanent than others. Heat works well for some but you gotta be careful, depending on what it's on. Sometimes when a label comes off pretty well but leaves a little adhesive behind, it can be removed by dabbing at it with the label itself. WD-40 is still my fave and is safe for most surfaces. Oh....and use a hair dryer, not a propane torch. "Handcrafted In China" = hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 flamethrower? I know, acetyline torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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