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I removed a black pickguard from a guitar that came in for repair a while back. Which glue do you guys recommend to put the pickguard back on?

If it's plastic then acetone base glue-which Stew -Mac sells works.
Anything else I use 3M spray adhesive on!

Mike

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Mike Collins

It is black plastic and I am gluing it back on over the lacquer finish. When using the 3M spray adhesive do you find it loses its grip over time?

Rob;
The acetone base glue will actually melt the finish as it adheres & sets up.
As for the 3m stuff-
If you follow the directions there is no problems-at least I;ve had no returns after using it for many years!
I forgot to mention Srew macs pickguard adhesive sheets !
They work well also.
Mike

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Mike Collins

I like and have used the Stew Mac clear plastic sheet pickguard material. This one is an original black plastic guard that I need to keep. I am thinking the 3M spray adhesive is the way to go but I want to be sure it won't destroy the lacquer finish around the edges and that it also won't lose its grip over time.

Thanks Todd,

Where can I get the 3M transfer adhesive in sheets?

The adhesive Todd is referring to is probably the 3M 467 transfer adhesive. I order rolls from R.S. Hughes (not cheap at about $50/roll last time I ordered for 3"x60yd). You could call StewMac, because I have a feeling that's the adhesive they sell in pre-cut sheets. If you don't need much, you could also try some print or sign makers shops to pick up the last unused end of a roll, as they often use it for all sorts of graphics and name plates.

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Eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation.

Looks like both sponsors Stew Mac and LMI carry this product in affordable sheets instead of lifetime supplies.
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