Funky Dunky Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Apologies if this in the wrong forum; feel free to berate me and relocate this if needs be. My first bass was bequeathed to me by a friend. It was the bass that started it, and if not for a chance conversation I would likely not be having the time of my life playing this instrument. It's a pink Jim Deacon P bass, but it started the journey and I will never part wirh it. Aaaaaaaanywaaaaaaay......that bass has stickers on it, and I want to remove them. Does anyone know how I can remove them fairly quickly and easily without damaging the paint? Ta muchly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) I imagine it's poly in that case peel as much as you can off. Then remove residue with lighter fuel or methylated spirits etc etc that's what I would use on poly. Get a cotton bud dip it in the cleaning medium then in a hidden area just test to see if there is a reaction or paint stripping effect first! If not then good to go. Watch any electrics but anything alcohol related will just evaporate and not harm them, but doesn't mean they will like being soaked! Edited April 30, 2016 by Twincam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hairdryer. It'll soften the glue & the stickers should just peel straight off. Any residue will wipe away with acetone or white spirit, neither of which will damage a polyurethane finish. Don't use a heat gun or you will take the whole finish off! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1461977173' post='3039355'] Hairdryer. It'll soften the glue & the stickers should just peel straight off. Any residue will wipe away with acetone or white spirit, neither of which will damage a polyurethane finish. Don't use a heat gun or you will take the whole finish off! Jon. [/quote]# +1. Should work a treat. Done exactly that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Believe it or not but you can buy a product called"sticky stuff remover" by a company called De-Solve-It. It works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 In the past I've removed as much as I can by hand, and then used lighter fluid to remove the rest and sticky residue. Works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Actually wd40 works on most sticker glue, if not, try white spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Any stubborn residue is easily removed with peanut butter. Sounds crazy, but it works. Tahini or sunflower oil will also work at a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Only problem with wd40 is don't let in near unfinished woods like a rosewood fingerboard and if it gets into your pots it will likely knacker them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 What Twincam said basically. White Spirit or lighter fluid will work and is safe for both Poly and Nitro, it'll also have the added benefit of removing any stubborn grime elsewhere on the bass. Don't use it on an oil/wax finish though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1462017061' post='3039622'] Any stubborn residue is easily removed with peanut butter. Sounds crazy, but it works. Tahini or sunflower oil will also work at a pinch. [/quote] Smooth or crunchy? No added sugar or honey roasted? We need to have the detail. I have a minor addiction to peanut butter so have plenty of material on hand to trial. However, it seems too much of a waste - as soon as I opened the jar I'd have to eat it instead. Today's top peanut butter tip is to use it as a dip for twiglets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1462024624' post='3039715'] Smooth or crunchy? No added sugar or honey roasted? We need to have the detail. I have a minor addiction to peanut butter so have plenty of material on hand to trial. However, it seems too much of a waste - as soon as I opened the jar I'd have to eat it instead. Today's top peanut butter tip is to use it as a dip for twiglets. [/quote]That's the question I first asked when I heard this. However, it's the smooth that does the work, but you can always separate out the chunks if you only have crunchy. We can't have peanut butter in the house as I wouldn't be able to fit through the doors if we kept buying it. Extra crunchy (candied nuts) was my ultimate downfall, fortunately (unfortunately?) it is no longer made as far as I can tell from the supermarket shelves; I suspect it became a controlled substance and is only available in dark back alleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 We had double doors fitted. Seemed a more acceptable option that cutting out peanut butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1462024624' post='3039715'] Today's top peanut butter tip is to use it as a dip for twiglets. [/quote] It makes utterly brilliant mousetrap bait too. The little buggers can't resist it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1462026888' post='3039746'] We had double doors fitted. Seemed a more acceptable option that cutting out peanut butter. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1462017061' post='3039622'] Any stubborn residue is easily removed with peanut butter. Sounds crazy, but it works. Tahini or sunflower oil will also work at a pinch. [/quote] This. The relay bass had loads of stickers removed and peanut butter took all the residue off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1462010184' post='3039535'] Believe it or not but you can buy a product called"sticky stuff remover" by a company called De-Solve-It. It works really well. [/quote]Yes I use this as well and it s great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I use lighter fluid for this purpose followed by a good clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Some cracking tips here, thanks to all who chimed in. As for a cloth - any tips? Is a dry sponge with a frugal amount of cleansing agent okay? Better do this while I'm sober. Don't want to get confused and put WD40 on my sandwich by accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Late to the party, but it's really dependent on the type of glue on the sticker. I've found that any one of three things will remove the residue; white Spirit, meths or good old Mr Sheen style polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1462010184' post='3039535'] Believe it or not but you can buy a product called"sticky stuff remover" by a company called De-Solve-It. It works really well. [/quote] We use this at work and it's very good but by god use it in a ventilated area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I use white spirit - just moisten a paper towel with some, rub the affected area until the gunk is off, then use another paper towel to dry up. A bit like watching porn, but with less issues if someone walks in. Apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I think I remember Fumps saying that Mayo removes glue residue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Servisol Super 10 switch-cleaning lubricant works nicely, but tastes awful on toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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