Remove Duct Tape gunk from guitar surface?

[Aceman]

Suggestions???

 

[beaubrummels]

First i would try a different tape with a bit more tack to it, just tapping/touching the surface with it to pull the gunk away.

What kind of finish is on the guitar?

 

[Blille]

Put a sticker on top of it

 

[Hsb]

Could try putting ice on the glue and using a credit card or old gift card to scrape the residue off.

 

[Liam1963]

My first thought would be a little Goo-Gone, but you have to be careful not to leave it on too long, and thoroughly wash it off after application, as it can damage the surface finish....

 

[beaubrummels]

My first thought would be a little Goo-Gone, but you have to be careful not to leave it on too long, and thoroughly wash it off after application, as it can damage the surface finish....

That's why I asked what finish is on it. Goo-gone / goop-off whatever-it-is really works, but can be unpredictable on a few certain surfaces.

 

[dave74]

Sticker regret?

 

[Aceman]

Standard gloss poly finish.

See thread in Basement for explanation

 

[Chris Pile]

Lemon oil will work. So will peanut butter.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

I think a guy I used to work with used WD40 to remove stickers from the floor without damaging the wax.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

That flammable liquid from the tank of your car. Easy, cheap, fast.

 

[ErikH]

Trumpet oil. I cleaned so much sticker goo from guitars when I worked in a shop. Trumpet oil was the ticket. Let it soak in for a few minutes and it would take it right off.

 

[Aceman]

I think a guy I used to work with used WD40 to remove stickers from the floor without damaging the wax.

I was thinking of this....WD is ALWAYS the answer.

 

[Aceman]

Trumpet oil. I cleaned so much sticker goo from guitars when I worked in a shop. Trumpet oil was the ticket. Let it soak in for a few minutes and it would take it right off.

Trumpet oil? Sounds like a recommendation from a guy blowing his own horn....:earl:

 

[Adieu]

Isopropyl 91%

 

[Chistopher]

If you're mindful, you can use heat.

 

[ErikH]

Trumpet oil? Sounds like a recommendation from a guy blowing his own horn....:earl:

It works. It breaks down the sticky stuff making it easy to wipe off. When it's all gone, polish with good guitar polish. That's how we cleaned up trade-ins with stickers and tape on them.

3M Adhesive Remover would work too.

 

[Bogner]

Wire brush works when nothing else does.

 

[Benjy_26]

Naphta and a microfiber cloth. Use your regular polish after.

 

[JOLLY]

I would think naptha, but I could be wrong.