How do remove decals from a guitar safely??

[RJM/rydog2223]

Well how do you??? Thanks!!!!

 

[guitarfish]

 

[Mike9]

You didn't mention what type of decal on what type of guitar.

 

[small axe]

adhesive remover...just a little bit at a time after u try to remove the decal slowly

 

[Drew68]

Stickers on poly? You should be safe to peel them off as well as you can and use lighter fluid to take off the residue. Nail polish remover also works but may cloud the finish. Or may not cloud the finish.

 

[Amp360]

Olive Oil

 

[chad330]

WD-40
Seems odd but seriously works like magic. I had a sticker on the back of a strat for 8-9 years which i removed before selling it. I tried everything to gently get the **** left behind off and nothing worked until someone suggested wd-40. In 2 minutes the gunk was gone for good and no sign there had ever been a sticker there....

 

[Mooncusser]

Hey Ry,

How are ya buddy....
Here's a great method that works for me my friend:
http://www.neurosoftware.ro/program...o-matic/cache/9eafe_4033002105_cc17693377.jpg
Hope you had a great holiday and take care!
Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[PatrickE_FenderADV]

If you're worried about the finish... a damp sponge and nothing else. Just let it sit on there for a few minutes.

 

[Kappy]

 

[Mike9]

I saw that tour - amazing show . I've always been a Beefheart fan . . . always!!

 

[RJM/rydog2223]

Man oh man you guys crack me up! Seriously though what temp should I run the torch at It is a poly body with a water slide decal. Thanks much guys!!