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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pickguard Glue? |
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? |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
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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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
Mike Collins wrote: If it's plastic then acetone base glue-which Stew -Mac sells works. Anything else I use 3M spray adhesive on! Mike 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? |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
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 ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
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. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
Thanks Todd, Where can I get the 3M transfer adhesive in sheets? |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
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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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pickguard Glue? |
Looks like both sponsors Stew Mac and LMI carry this product in affordable sheets instead of lifetime supplies. Life is good again!  Product number for LMI - FTFTSS Product number for Stew Mac - 4597 |
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