Author Topic: How can I remove this sticker mark on my guitar? (Read 2785 times)

samishellacool · « **on:** March 04, 2009, 07:44:03 PM »

There's this brownish color mark on my guitar, most probably because of a sticker that was put on the guitar before I got it. I need help on how to remove this without getting a new paint job. And btw would anyone know if paint thinner could remove this? And what can I mix the paint thinner with so that the effect would not be strong on the paint job of the guitar. Any suggestion that could help me would be welcome.

Here's a pic of my guitar(Blue tele), the mark could be seen on the top half of the guitar.

am i clear? · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:11:01 PM »

Unga no, pansin na pansin siya. Sira tuloy yung mint look ng gitara.

ghostalker · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:29:10 PM »

WD40?
kasi yung fernando LP ko, natanggal yung sticker na gold sa headstock, then nangyari nung pinunansan ko, lalo dumumi, try ko spray ng WD-40 and light punas lng, tanggal yung bakas ng adhesive.

samishellacool · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:41:42 PM »

Quote from: ghostalker on March 04, 2009, 08:29:10 PM

WD40?
kasi yung fernando LP ko, natanggal yung sticker na gold sa headstock, then nangyari nung pinunansan ko, lalo dumumi, try ko spray ng WD-40 and light punas lng, tanggal yung bakas ng adhesive.

Tried wd-40 already. Unfortunately it didn't work.

Opay21 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:45:31 PM »

Quote from: samishellacool on March 04, 2009, 08:41:42 PM

Tried wd-40 already. Unfortunately it didn't work.

awts, I was about to say that. how bout refinishing?

just kidding. ^^

samishellacool · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Opay21 on March 04, 2009, 08:45:31 PM

awts, I was about to say that. how bout refinishing? just kidding. ^^

I actually considered a refinish, but i really like the color of the guitar.

vinz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:53:12 PM »

try mo ser rubbing compound small amount lang as in para lang sa marks then pa buff mo...

samishellacool · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:00:27 PM »

Quote from: vinz on March 04, 2009, 08:53:12 PM

try mo ser rubbing compound small amount lang as in para lang sa marks then pa buff mo...

Alright I'll try that out. But would you know how much it would cost to buy the rubber compound and to get the guitar buffed?

vinz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:18:55 PM »

Quote from: samishellacool on March 04, 2009, 09:00:27 PM

Alright I'll try that out. But would you know how much it would cost to buy the rubber compound and to get the guitar buffed?

bili ka sa mga PAINT SPECIALTY STORES nung Rubbing compound may tingi lang nun pwedeng 20 or 40 pesos depende kung pano sila magtingi, pero madami na yun magagamit mo pa for future uses...kung pa buff naman kahit yung sa mga auto repaint shops lang kahit abutan mo na lang yung magbubuff kasi saglit lang yan i ba buff baka di pa kumain ng 5 mins or less yan.

metalheadz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:54:03 PM »

it is sticker residue right? hmm... what i did on mine before was i used rubbing alchohol, polish and patience using two kinds of cloth, miracle cloth and cleaning cloth

hope this helps cause its a really nice tele

andrew_O_O · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:14:57 PM »

i removed the sticker residue from my guitar before using an eraser. just an ordinary cheap stabilo exam grade eraser (the black one)

bryanarzaga · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:28:57 PM »

eraser or soap and water

boogsy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2009, 12:06:32 AM »

Residue can EASILY be removed by WD40. However, I dont think this is residue. Same thing happened to a friend's guitar. The color of the guitar may darken or fade (maybe because of exposure to light and the elements) through time but the finish beneath the sticker stays the same. Now when you remove the sticker, you have a silhouette of the sticker in a different hue from the rest of the guitar. I dont think this can be removed. Unless, you find a way to age the part where the sticker was, i think its impossible na ipantay uli. Have it refinished in the same color.

boogsy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2009, 12:12:59 AM »

If it really is residue, as in yung kita mo na its just on the surface ng paint, then use a clean cloth with a dab of lighter fluid or WD40.

leech · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:05:57 AM »

Try wipe out. I use it to remove stains on my guitar.

markv · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2009, 11:42:47 AM »

my secret on removing residue (sticker libag) is PLEDGE.

...unbelievable? Try it!

lord4dark · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:07:17 PM »

our secret sticker removing in the advertising field is plain old lighter fluid. just soak the sticker, or residue with it then wipe away with a piece of cloth. We even use it to transfer serial numbers of cellphones , jar labels, decals etc.

samishellacool · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:13:47 PM »

Quote from: leech on March 05, 2009, 10:05:57 AM

Try wipe out. I use it to remove stains on my guitar.

Ohh, my mom suggested that also. I'll try that.

tweenty-seven · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:44:30 AM »

try mo , old english oil , yung pang oil sa furnitures/wood crafts

Jaco D · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2009, 06:46:45 AM »

Dude, are the marks due to "gum adhesive" or paint discoloration? Kung gum adhesive, baby oil and similar liquids would do. Kung paint discoloration, sa tingin ko rubbing compound would blend the light and dark areas (siyempre, medyo tatangalin ng kaunti yung light areas). Of course, the best recourse would be a refinish, but that would take away the mojo.

m1k3 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2009, 10:38:20 AM »

kung sticker residue yan try cooking oil, syempre yung hindi mainit

lagay ka ng konting cooking oil sa daliri tapos lightly rub in a circular motion sa surface.

dullFingers · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2009, 06:53:50 PM »

Quote from: lord4dark on March 05, 2009, 02:07:17 PM

our secret sticker removing in the advertising field is plain old lighter fluid. just soak the sticker, or residue with it then wipe away with a piece of cloth. We even use it to transfer serial numbers of cellphones , jar labels, decals etc.

hindi masisira ang paint job ng lighter fluid?

AthanVai · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2009, 08:01:49 PM »

i think the TS is selling the tele na sa classifieds.

that's the easiest way to get rid of the residue.

samishellacool · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2009, 11:16:32 PM »

Quote from: AthanVai on March 10, 2009, 08:01:49 PM

i think the TS is selling the tele na sa classifieds.

that's the easiest way to get rid of the residue.

LOL! I think the rubbing compound technique would do and the buffing of the guitar. Just don't have the time yet.

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