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08-14-2020, 08:31 PM
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Removing glue residue
I removed the old black pickguard from my Nagoya N12-18 12-string. I’m having a custom pickguard made. For a guitar that is 40+ years old the pickguard came off pretty easily.
However, I’m stuck with residual glue (or adhesive material) on the guitar. What works best to remove it?
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08-14-2020, 08:33 PM
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Is there finish under the pickguard, under the glue, or just bare wood?
If finish, use a solvent like goo gone. If bare wood, a cabinet scraper then finer sandpaper on an appropriately-sized block.
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08-14-2020, 08:50 PM
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08-14-2020, 08:56 PM
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Actually, it depends upon the type of adhesive and what is a solvent for it. Often, with experience, you can know what sort of glue - and its solvent - by looking at it.
Not likely a solvent for what you have, but I'd start with warm water on a soft cloth. If that doesn't do it, I'd try naphtha. If that doesn't do it, then goo gone or similar solvent. You'll know pretty immediately if what you are using is a solvent for the adhesive: it either is, or it isn't.
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08-14-2020, 11:05 PM
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Warm water and detergent work more often than not, little bit of elbow power, after that these are my top three that I like to use.
Always test in a spot that you are happy with the finish going bad, as some cleaners damage finishes    
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