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12-23-2017, 02:28 PM
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Pickguard Removed - Slight Problem
OK .. Yesterday I asked for advice on fixing or removing a lifting pickguard on my Gibson. http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=493828
So today I decided to remove it. I took my time and in about 15-20 min it was removed. It was super easy to do and it came off cleanly.... Then I cleaned off all the residual glue from the top (using Naptha) ... However there is a PROBLEM.... Maybe the prior owner or someone used some other type of glue on the pickguard. There is a small area with something extremely hard (glue ?) It's on top of the finish. SEE PHOTO. Any ideas? Or is this a job for a Pro? Good thing is the new pickguard will cover up the spot.  ============================== BEFORE  AFTER 
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12-23-2017, 02:39 PM
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Probably super glue. Wet sand with 800 or 1000 grit and buff.
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12-23-2017, 03:32 PM
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Thanks John.
I found a video from Stew Mac explaining procedure. http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_...rs_finish.html
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12-23-2017, 03:43 PM
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It looks like CA was used to glue a small crack that's not quite even. Be careful sanding the high side of the crack, there's not much glue there, the glue is mostly on the low side of the crack. Pickguard will cover if you do sand too deep.
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12-23-2017, 04:55 PM
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Will take a closer look.
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12-23-2017, 05:34 PM
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I see no crack - just a likely build-up of glue (yeah, probably CA) leaked under the lifting point of the pickguard.
Follow Dan's StewMac video linked above, and you should have a good shot at leveling the small mess. . .
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#8
12-23-2017, 06:40 PM
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After another close inspection, I agree and don't see a crack.. (digital photos can be deceiving). It's a 22+ year old guitar.. Pickguard was peeling. Someone along the line tried to "fix" it with glue! I will try to smooth it out...Being careful not to mess the rosette. Do I have to make sure I don't touch the Rosette? Or is there a clear coat over the Rosette Last edited by JakeStone; 12-23-2017 at 06:48 PM.
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12-23-2017, 07:22 PM
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Should be clear over all, but, well, "should" is one of those words. . .
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12-23-2017, 09:59 PM
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After a closer look, what I thought might be a crack was the line where the edge of the pickguar was.
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12-24-2017, 06:13 AM
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In general is there any issue with reusing the old pickguard? Or will the curling edges be something that could/would reoccur ? It seems to be in excellent shape... I have it between 2 heavy books to keep it flat. Thx! Last edited by JakeStone; 12-24-2017 at 08:27 AM.
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#13
12-24-2017, 01:14 PM
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You could flatten it using heat and weights, but I'm not a repair guy, I've only done one or two. One curled within month, the other was OK. I probably wouldn't use it, but my method for heating and flattening is pretty crude, a better setup would give better results, but I have a heat gun and some MDF.
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12-24-2017, 03:29 PM
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Is it safe Nitro?
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