Vin-erator Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Any ideas for removing stickers without harming the finish? This is really not for a guitar, but, a car. I figure there's enough people on this list who might have picked up a used guitar or car which has on a sticker that NEEDS to come off. I'm picking up a car very soon. On its bumber are a pair of politically charged stickers. For a variety of reasons, I don't like to have opinions blaring for the world to see on the back of my vehicle. With an old guitar, I once used lighter fluid to remove stickers. Although it took some time, the lighter fluid worked. Any other suggestions? Vinny Cervoni vcbluzman@hotmail.com www.bluzberrypi.com www.42ndstband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dervaj Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Heat. I have a pro heat gun but a good blow dryer set to hot will work (but it must be hot). The glue that is left behind will come off with bug/tar remover which you can get at auto parts store. If the paint is stained after you get it all off, use some buffing compound in the area to remove the layer of stained clear coat. Hope it works out. "There is no such thing as bad music. Only different" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Goof-Off "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1mike Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Try WD-40 God Favors no Group, Only Religions Do That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin-erator Posted September 19, 2004 Author Share Posted September 19, 2004 Thanks everyone!!! Vinny Cervoni vcbluzman@hotmail.com www.bluzberrypi.com www.42ndstband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Originally posted by Vinny C: Any ideas for removing stickers without harming the finish ... Any other suggestions?Get yourself a bottle of Goo-Gone. That'll do it. Plus, it smells lemony fresh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollykin Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Orange-Based products work really well. There's one called "De-Solve-It" which is made from orange extract - That gets any kind of residue off... Orange/lemon/citrus products work wonders. I knew there was something good about working in a hardware store. SH*T, I'M LATE FOR WORK! "Money, Bitchez and Cheese!" http://www.playspoon.com/nollykin/files/voxline.gif "I never thought about it, and I never stopped to feel - But I didn't want you telling me just what to think was real. And as simple as it comes, I only wanted to express- ...But with expression comes regret - and I don't want you hating me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbach1 Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 A heat gun is the best method, but don't melt the paint. You can also use a gun style hair dryer. I've done that many times. Then use goo gone or whatever goo remover stuff you find at the local Wal-Mart to get rid of any glue past left behind. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Believe it or not, AquaVelva, the aftershave stuff, works wonders with that sort of thing. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin-erator Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by picker: Believe it or not, AquaVelva, the aftershave stuff, works wonders with that sort of thing.I'm thinking of forwarding all of this stuff to Heloise. Does she have a web site? Thanks again everyone! Vinny Cervoni vcbluzman@hotmail.com www.bluzberrypi.com www.42ndstband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werewolf by Night Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by Vinny C: Originally posted by picker: Believe it or not, AquaVelva, the aftershave stuff, works wonders with that sort of thing.I'm thinking of forwarding all of this stuff to Heloise. Does she have a web site? Thanks again everyone!Hey, seriously, be careful- while it may work great on stickers 'n' goo, I've actually seen plating on metal instantly removed by accidental "oversplash" of aftershaves like that! No joke! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin-erator Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Originally posted by Caevan O'Shite: Hey, seriously, be careful- while it may work great on stickers 'n' goo, I've actually seen plating on metal instantly removed by accidental "oversplash" of aftershaves like that! No joke!Um . . . then . . . why would someone put that stuff on his face?! Vinny Cervoni vcbluzman@hotmail.com www.bluzberrypi.com www.42ndstband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveMusic Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Sorry to derail... a funny line by a great songwriter, Paul Thorn (and his co-writers). "She came home with Aqua-Velva on her breath." > > > [ Live! ] < < < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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