pete.young Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, casapete said: Another homespun one - vodka! For some strange reason we have a small bottle of cheap vodka acquired from god knows where. Mrs CP uses it to remove marks, as you sure as hell wouldn’t want to neck it. Seems to work on most things although never tried it on an instrument to be fair, but it’s just another spirit I guess so who knows? Drink the vodka and rub the sticker grot with the bottle! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 11 hours ago, casapete said: Another homespun one - vodka! For some strange reason we have a small bottle of cheap vodka acquired from god knows where. Mrs CP uses it to remove marks, as you sure as hell wouldn’t want to neck it. Seems to work on most things although never tried it on an instrument to be fair, but it’s just another spirit I guess so who knows? Vodka is just dilute meths (with a dash of methyl alcohol added to make you go blind if you drink it). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Vinegar. Doesn't work at all, and stinks like vinegar. HTH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Vodka is just dilute meths (with a dash of methyl alcohol added to make you go blind if you drink it). Good thing is that it doesn’t smell, and as you say isn’t as potentially vicious as some other spirits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Sooo, Isoprop arrived this morning and...well.... it nearly worked. See pics, before and after. I'm left with some really stubborn marks that won't shift 😑 Have to re-think this. Edited May 20, 2019 by Urban Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Sticky residue removal? Oooooer. Am I the only childish one on here? 😜 On a more serious note, white spirit will shift most residues from stickers. It won't harm finishes other than oil-based ones (which the finishes on most electric guitars aren't). Even on those, if you wipe on and off very quickly, it will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Try baby wipes, they're great for clearing up all kinds of mess. We had some tarmac thrown on our car bonnet on a hot day some years ago when my son was still a baby, all we had to hand was some baby wipes and not only did it clean all the tarmac off but it left the bonnet spotless, not a trace of anything sticky. God knows what they put in them but they're a great cleaning product! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Re-apply the Isoprop & leave for about 5 min - then another coat, use a cotton rag if possible to remove the problem.......never had one that wouldn't move, just keep on it........ 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Finally got it off! Sticky Stuff Remover did the job but it took 4 applications and a reasonable amount of elbow grease. There's one small patch that stubbornly refuses to shift which I'm going to leave and it'll become part of the bass's story along with a few other dints and dongs...genuine wear and tear. So I'm happy 😁. Thanks to everyone for the help, advise and humour. Edited May 21, 2019 by Urban Bassman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Magic Eraser would ave removed it all in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 5 hours ago, xgsjx said: Magic Eraser would ave removed it all in one go. So would a belt sander but there's more than one way to skin a cat. Actually the belt sander would do that as well 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converse320 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I've used Autoglym car polish with success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Urban Bassman said: Finally got it off! Sticky Stuff Remover did the job but it took 4 applications and a reasonable amount of elbow grease. There's one small patch that stubbornly refuses to shift which I'm going to leave and it'll become part of the bass's story along with a few other dints and dongs...genuine wear and tear. So I'm happy 😁. Thanks to everyone for the help, advise and humour. And don't go sticking another cheap plec' dispenser on another bass. Jeeze... 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Maude said: So would a belt sander but there's more than one way to skin a cat. Actually the belt sander would do that as well There’s no way that’s a one-person job..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Skinnyman said: There’s no way that’s a one-person job..... Of course it is. You just need a staple gun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said: And don't go sticking another cheap plec' dispenser on another bass. Jeeze... 🙄 Amen to that....horrid things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 13 hours ago, Urban Bassman said: Amen to that....horrid things. They're very useful. I've got one stuck to the scratchplate on my Variax guitar, and another stuck to a strap plectrum holder and clipped to the strap of one bass. I wouldn't stick one on paintwork or onto wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, tauzero said: They're very useful. I've got one stuck to the scratchplate on my Variax guitar, and another stuck to a strap plectrum holder and clipped to the strap of one bass. I wouldn't stick one on paintwork or onto wood. So... what do you use them for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: So... what do you use them for? Um, holding plectrums. I use plectrums and fingerpick on guitar, and occasionally a plectrum on bass. Not sure what else they could be used for, except maybe an emergency biscuit if you carefully cut it to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, tauzero said: Um, holding plectrums. I use plectrums and fingerpick on guitar, and occasionally a plectrum on bass. Not sure what else they could be used for, except maybe an emergency biscuit if you carefully cut it to shape. It's possible to fight these strange urges... 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: It's possible to fight these strange urges... 🙂 It goes against my very being, but if you're tributing someone who often uses a plectrum, things are taken out of your hands. Or, indeed, put into them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmansmith Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On a similar subject....will the adhesive on a Roland gk3b ruin the nitro finish on my lovely new 6 string fender bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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