stooka Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Just bought a used cherry Martin OM-21 with the pickguard sticker still on it. When I removed it, lots of goo remained. Before I get too crazy, what's the best way to remove it without screwing up the finish of said pickguard? I've read some thing about removing adhesive, but want to proceed cautiously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 After 16 views with not even a response and suggestions from local music shops ranging from Goo Gone, Goo Off and lighter fluid the correct answer was Petroleum Jelly.Worked perfectly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 After 16 views with not even a response and suggestions from local music shops ranging from Goo Gone, Goo Off and lighter fluid the correct answer was Petroleum Jelly.Worked perfectly! Good to know. I had not seen this thread until now, but I was going to tell you that the Guitar Player book on Guitar Repair considers Naptha (lighter fluid) to be THE all purpose cleaning agent for guitars. I probably would have used a small amount of Goo Gone since that's what I have at the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KramkonG Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 After 16 views with not even a response and suggestions from local music shops ranging from Goo Gone, Goo Off and lighter fluid the correct answer was Petroleum Jelly.Worked perfectly! Great! Where'd you find that jelly was the cure? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I don't remember. Some forum about removing adhesive goo. Wasn't a guitar site. Ranged anywhere from goo gone, goo off, lighter fluid, and even peanut butter. Some chemistry guy posted that vaseline would break goo down and damn if he wasn't spot on! I was afraid to use chemicals. Let me just say that it was amazing to see it come right off without any struggle whatsoever!! Better living through Chemistry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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