Members TexasJim Posted October 30, 2005 Members Share Posted October 30, 2005 I need to know what will remove super glue(Stew-Mac #30) from my Strat without harming the paint. Due to a "wardrobe malfunction" at last night's halloween party, I got a few dabs of super glue on the body of my Mexi-Strat(it's black). I'm sure it's not lacquer or nitro. I tried soaking the area with a wet paper towel, but it didn't soften it at all. I always thought super glue was water soluble. I'm afraid anything that will cut the glue will eat the paint. Anyone know what will work? Of course, it's in a VERY visible spot, and sanding, etc. will not be desirable. Thanks, Texas jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 30, 2005 Members Share Posted October 30, 2005 Ohhhh not a good thing! Acetone is the solvent of choice for super glue (cyanoacrylate) adhesives as well as (most likely) any finish your guitar is likely to have on it. I would suggest talking with a luthier that has a lot of experience repairing finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members happyguitar Posted October 30, 2005 Members Share Posted October 30, 2005 I'm past the point of caring about stuff like that.... dings, scratches, superglue... my guitars have some my reasoning is this: does the guitar sound any different because of cosmetic alterations? don't get me wrong, I am careful with my equipment, but accidents happen and I don't feel like spending money on cosmetic issues.... but hey, I respect people who do... I mean, if SRV would have cared about the looks of his #1, man, he would have been miserable... maybe I'd be pissed if I'd ding a week old Les Paul or PRS, but I'm sure I'd get over it... anyways, just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lewie Posted October 30, 2005 Members Share Posted October 30, 2005 Originally posted by happyguitar I'm past the point of caring about stuff like that.... dings, scratches, superglue... my guitars have somemy reasoning is this: does the guitar sound any different because of cosmetic alterations?don't get me wrong, I am careful with my equipment, but accidents happen and I don't feel like spending money on cosmetic issues.... but hey, I respect people who do...I mean, if SRV would have cared about the looks of his #1, man, he would have been miserable...maybe I'd be pissed if I'd ding a week old Les Paul or PRS, but I'm sure I'd get over it...anyways, just my 2 cents I agree, my fav guitar has a ding in it where i dropped it at a gig. It was an amazing gig and that ding reminds me of it:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TexasJim Posted October 30, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 30, 2005 happyguitar & lewie: I understand that a mexi-Strat ain't exactly a vintage guitar, but it's a good player that I've been gigging with for fourteen years and I had yet to put a ding on it. It only cost $275.00 new and is probably worth half that. My $2000.00 Taylor has been to a thousand gigs and shows it. Somehow, an acoustic just seems to be a bigger target. Texas Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted October 31, 2005 CMS Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Definitely talk to a luthier. As agedhorse said, the solvent for cyanoacrylates will dissolve or soften the finish too. Depending upon penetration of the glue into the finish (assuming it penetrated at all), it may not even be possible to buff the glue off, but buffing or wet-sanding with 1000 to 2000 papers might at least level the surface enough to make the discoloration less noticable....it might look like a paint flaw. If you're really lucky and there was no penetration, it might buff off completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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