The Bass Doc Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I've used lighter fuel to good effect in the past - if that doesn't work go back to the thread containing the Jimmy Cranky sized singer and have a good laugh. Quote
riff raff Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 persevering with thunbnail and squeezy. that picture truly is a gift that keeps on giving. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Nail polish remover. Whatever you use, do a small tester first but nail polish remover is great. Quote
skankdelvar Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Butter. Small amount on a bit of kitchen roll,. Apply progressively and take your time. Quote
budget bassist Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) naptha/lighter fluid, same stuff. should be fine on a poly finish, not too sure about nitro though. Edited July 21, 2009 by budget bassist Quote
rslaing Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='546930' date='Jul 21 2009, 07:45 PM']I've used lighter fuel to good effect in the past[/quote] So that was what Hendrix was doing........................ Quote
Musky Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 My '68 Rick was covered head to foot in gaffa for 25 years (I didn't like fireglo! ). Came off without a mark just using the tiniest amounts of paint thinner. Quote
Happy Jack Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I know your bass isn't a nitro finish but FWIW the best stuff to use on nitro is - stop laughing at the back - Brasso wadding. I kid you not. I use it on my vintage Hofners. Quote
Bassassin Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 If there's still tape left stuck to it, heat it gently with a hairdryer to soften the glue & make it peel off easily. Glue residue comes off easily with acetone/nail varnish remover, which your wife/gf/sister/mum/transgender alter ego should have - but be very, very careful using this stuff on plastic, as some types can melt horribly. I destroyed the top of a pickup with one careless swipe of a cotton bud. Too bad I didn't have this to cheer me up: [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/67321.jpg"]http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/67321.jpg[/url] Jon. Quote
Mokl Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 I would try a little WD40 sprayed onto a cloth. That stuff can do wonders IME. Quote
riff raff Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 i have no thumb left.....but it is done. nice one posting the alembic link........... again and again and again and again....................for me that will never get old. Quote
sgt-pluck Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Be very careful if it's nitro. One 'test' for finding out if your finish is nitro is to dab a cotton bud doused with nail varnish remover ( acetone ) under the bridge or somewhere inconspicuous. Nitro will dissolve in acetone. Pluck Quote
Bassassin Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='riff raff' post='546973' date='Jul 21 2009, 08:19 PM']nice one posting the alembic link........... again and again and again and again....................for me that will never get old.[/quote] Made you an avatar: That'll cheer you up every time you log on. J. Quote
The Bass Doc Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='547045' date='Jul 21 2009, 09:42 PM']Made you an avatar: That'll cheer you up every time you log on. J.[/quote] Nice idea but you don't quite get the sense of scale in the same way as the original. I would suggest downloading the full picture and framing a copy to place in an area easily seen when coming through the front door - that way you'll always come home in a good mood. Quote
OldGit Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Not sure what the sub plot and back story on this thread are but anyone looking for stuicky stuff remover could try this: [url="http://www.lakeland.co.uk/sticky-stuff-remover/F/product/8976?src=gpsol&sq=sticky%20stuff%20remover"]Lakland Sticky Stuff Remover[/url] Quote
Happy Jack Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 Not Lakland but [i]Lakeland [/i]... close, but no cigar. Quote
OldGit Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='547148' date='Jul 21 2009, 11:11 PM']Not Lakland but [i]Lakeland [/i]... close, but no cigar. [/quote] ha ha thought that might gain a little more attention .. i dropped an e ... oooh Missus ! Whenever I see Lakland basses I think they must be made of plastic Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Autoglym do a tar remover - works nicely on stickers/sticky gunk! Quote
stevebasshead Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='546974' date='Jul 21 2009, 08:20 PM']Ordinary furniture polish would do it.[/quote] +1, exactly what I'd try in the first instance. Perfectly safe too. I've never used it specifically for removing gaffa goo/residue but it's always removed every other sticky label residues from everything else I've ever tried it on, so I'd expect it to work just fine. The only side effect will be a nice shiny bass when you're done Quote
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