Removing contact paper!
A friend has an early 70s D-35S. Pickguard has pulled off, but the real challenge is the clear contact paper(!) some thoughtful soul applied to the finish above and below the pickguard. Suggestions on removal (gentle heat?careful application of naptha?) would be appreciated. And yes, there is damaged finish under the contact paper.
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Permalink Reply by Greg Mirken on
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It will come up with a little naphtha wicked under the edge. Peel slowly and add more solvent as you go; you can feel as it lets go.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Thiessen on
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Excellent! Many thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Christian Johnson on
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Yup. Naptha. Wonderful stuff. Countless uses.
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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Stilley on
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A heat gun would probably work too. Just be careful not to overheat so you don't warp the guard. I've used a heat gun on labels where I work and it seems to do the job pretty well.
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