Members sheepeH Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 I had a terrible accident and I spilt some Super glue (that liquid glue that cures really fast) on my guitar. Its black, poly finished. I tried to take it off with a damp soft cloth and it worked a little but the base of the glue is still there. How do I remove it without hurting the finish? I'm afraid chemicals and such will melt the poly and ill have this huge ugly hole in my guitar. thanks for anybody who helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Snambo Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Poly is pretty durable. You can probably get away with using nail polish remover on a rag with out hurting the finish. Try it first on an inconspicuous area first to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrrikki Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Good luck hope the above tip works, let us know what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 yeah i have my fingers crossed 4 u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alley trash Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Acetone does it fast, but would likely make a tiny cloud spot. Nail polish remover has acetone in it & would work w/ a lot less risk, as it's basically a weaker version of acetone. Lacquer thinner works, takes a little longer to dissolve it, but there is NO risk of hurting the poly, as the chemical bases are different. .............. and in turn, removing things from a lacquer finish with mineral spirits is safe too. Just sayin GOOD LUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sheepeH Posted March 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 thanks man! I used something, not sure if it was nail polish remover or acetone, I think it was acetone and it worked out great and the great is back in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrrikki Posted March 22, 2008 Members Share Posted March 22, 2008 Happy ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 Nice. This happened to one of my guitars to but I decided to just leave it. I'm gonna try this tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrisebrooks06 Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 gad it worked out good in the endchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoddy Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 Glad everything worked out...BTW...what were you super gluing on your guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRANKOR Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 Poly is pretty durable. You can probably get away with using nail polish remover on a rag with out hurting the finish. Try it first on an inconspicuous area first to make sure. yeah it'll work. when I was young and stupid and oblivious to the risks it might have I used it to remove sticker residue off my old US Strat (late 90s model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted March 23, 2008 Members Share Posted March 23, 2008 Personally I would use a brand new old school single razor blade to shave the glue spot down as level as I could but not cut into the poly. Then I would use acetone to remove the rest. If there was any clouding I'd buff it out. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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