WireWhipper Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Greetings, Epiphonians, I finally had enough of the E badge peeling off the pickguard on my Dot so I took it off. The problem is, now I have super glue residue on the guard from when I tried to glue it back on some time ago. Does anybody have any good tips for removing the super glue residue from the guard without ruining it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh Lord, I would get a new pickguard. I can recommend someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Take the pickguard off dilute some white spirit in the ratio of 1/3 white spirit 2/3 water the rub it gently and then wash the pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 By "white spirit", are you referring To Moonshine? (heh, heh). Too much white spirit, you won't care about pickguard anymore! I've heard that a product called "OOPS" Goo Remover will do it,also: There is one other fact that might be of some use. All cyanoacrylates (a.k.a. superglue) melt at only 140 degrees F. I recall one time at work we ran an environmental test on a prototype made of ABS plastic that was held together with superglue. The test hit 150 degrees F and the prototype fell apart right in front of a prospective customer! (Oops!) The parts were all in perfect condition; they just weren't attached to each other anymore. The big question is what kind of plastic do they use for pickguards and what's its melting point? *If* its sufficiently high, a dip in Very Hot or boiling water (212 F) might solve your problem real quick. Suggest you test this first on an expendable piece of plastic. Also suggest you remove the pot of boiling water from the stove before testing it on any plastic bits. Plastic and burners don't mix pleasantly. Of course, might melt your pickguard... Ouch! Then Jeffery Smith will have the correct answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 White spirit is the english term for an ethanol based paint remover and the dilution in this consistancy means it wont do any damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianScout Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 zippo lighter fluid will remove it and not hurt the plastic.. I removed a sticker glue off mine that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 get some of this at your local hardware store... http://paint-and-supplies.hardwarestore.com/50-272-super-glue/super-glue-remover-140962.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=140962&utm_campaign=googlebase i'd rather not rip apart a zippo to do it myself, but if you want to, i guess you could use indianscout's method... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 White spirit is the english term for an ethanol based paint remover and the dilution in this consistancy means it wont do any damage hmm... ethanol = moonshine... so i wonder if... (hey, try drinking some of that new 85% ethanol fuel!.... or just wait for the 100% stuff to come, because under obama it inevitably will... and sorry, i'm still recovering from the troll thread, so don't respond to anything in these parenthesis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 How about some good ol' WD-40 and a little elbow grease? It suits all of my adhesive removal needs...well, except at work. Then I have to pull out the Ethyl Acetate....mmmm Ethyl Acetate. I get light headed just thinking about it. Truly nasty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Superglue is pretty tenacious stuff. They use it to cement artificial hips in place if I'm not mistaken. Other than SuperGlue remover, I don't know what is considered to be a remover. And I would test the SuperGlue remover on the plastic first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 finger nail polish remover...just be careful and maybe try it out on the back side 1st...but should take it right off no problem. then just wash it good with a little soapy water. Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDeuce Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I would not use anything but water. Does super glue even stick to plastic? You may be able to pick it off with a fingernail. Be patient. Putting a solvent on plastic is risky. And I sure would remove it to avoid dripping on the finish. edit- just remembered, super glue (c/a) is not waterproof. Soak it in water, it will release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majikalex32 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 finger nail polish remover...just be careful and maybe try it out on the back side 1st...but should take it right off no problem. then just wash it good with a little soapy water.Capt yeah i hear nail polish remover. i think this is a solvent too, so be carefull it doesnt melt youor pickguard. if it was me, well id just buy another one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireWhipper Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks for the recommendations. I think I will start by soaking it in water, and if that doesn't work, I step up to the WD-40, acetone, white mineral spirits, superglue remover, etc. I've had limited success with scraping some of it with a heavy guitar pick, but it will take some time. If I'm able to successfully remove it all I will post pics. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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