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    Came back from tour to find my explorer had this surprise for me

    It’s my fault I mean I left the masking tape on there

    How can I clean this off? I don’t have naphtha etc

    I’m thinking elbow grease with some water and light soap?


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    Last edited by astrozombie; 11-10-2019, 10:21 PM.

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    Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

    ... wrong pic?
    “I can play the hell out of a riff. The rest of it’s all bulls**t anyway,” Gary Holt

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    • #3
      Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

      Imagining what the pic should be...

      If you buff with too much elbow grease you could dull the finish. Any smoke shop should have naptha. Alternatively, I have wiped isopropyl on nitro with no issues (it's commonly used for car detailing too) Just dont let it sit or pool on it. Either should dissolve the glue right away with a little *light* wiping.
      Last edited by AniML; 10-17-2019, 06:05 PM.

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      • #4
        Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

        My first thought was alcohol
        But I would test it on the back of the neck first
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        • #5
          Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

          Mineral spirits (or "paint thinner" if you can still find it), 100 percent cotton rag (brand new or freshly laundered), light pressure, and take your time. After it is off, use a final step (i.e. ultra fine) car polish, if you created any swirls.
          Last edited by ItsaBass; 10-17-2019, 09:43 PM.
          Originally posted by LesStrat
          Yogi Berra was correct.
          Originally posted by JOLLY
          I do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.

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          • #6
            Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

            Hair dryer to melt the residue. Works on skateboards when removing grip tape, should work on a guitar
            Last edited by BenPerkins; 10-19-2019, 12:22 PM.

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            • #7
              Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

              Goo Gone, WD-40, olive oil.

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              • #8
                Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                Goo Gone

                Excellent

                I had totally forgotten that

                Got two bottles setting on the shelf
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                • #9
                  Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                  Originally posted by BenPerkins View Post
                  Hair dryer to melt the residue. Works on skateboards when removing grip tape, should work on a guitar


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                  Good god no.......you'll melt the finish right off the guitar.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                    Goo Gone for sure, I've used it on all types of guitars, however, always check on a spot on the back or something first!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                      Both goo gone and wd40 can smear and leave oily residue. It is best to use something that will evaporate, not something that can sit on the surface or worse, penetrate
                      Last edited by AniML; 10-18-2019, 10:41 AM.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                        I don't know how you're going to remove an entire hallway from your guitar

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                        • #13
                          Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                          Originally posted by blakejcan View Post
                          I don't know how you're going to remove an entire hallway from your guitar
                          The Dasani machines are a nightmare to get out. Ugh.

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                            Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                            Originally posted by BenPerkins View Post
                            Hair dryer to melt the residue. Works on skateboards when removing grip tape, should work on a guitar


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                            This is horrible, stupid advice that should be fully deleted.
                            Originally posted by LesStrat
                            Yogi Berra was correct.
                            Originally posted by JOLLY
                            I do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Cleaning tape glue off of Gibson body?

                              Goo Gone to loosen and rub off the residue. Then buff with a clean towel (or use a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol if the finish is poly) to remove the residue from the Goo Gone. Simple, quick and painless

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