Topmusicanswers
- How do you remove sticker residue?
- Do stickers ruin guitar finish?
- Is nail polish remover safe for guitars?
How do you remove sticker residue?
Rubbing Alcohol or Vodka
Vodka is a good substitute. Wet a paper towel or clean rag with rubbing alcohol, and rub the residue to lift it off. For stubborn stickers, lay an alcohol-soaked rag on the area, and let it sit for several minutes to soften the residue. Use the rag to rub off what's left behind.
Do stickers ruin guitar finish?
“Anything you apply to a sticker to remove the adhesive is going to damage your guitar,” says Fender Product Specialist for Electric Guitars and Basses Steve Pepper. ... And may create more problems than it solves as the finish underneath that sticker you want to scrape away may already be ruined.
Is nail polish remover safe for guitars?
Fender says it's safe to use nail polish remover to remove sticker residue on it's guitars. I've used it on dozens and dozens of Squiers to clean up the body, neck, and headstock.
