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Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

Posted 2010-04-05 10:40 PM (#374981)
Subject: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Thinking about a refinish project. Anybody know the best way to remove the rosette without damaging the top (or hopefully the rosette}?

Thanks

bvince

Posted 2010-04-06 7:53 AM (#374982 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Never tried that yet Rich. I have read some comments on it on this board recently though. Good luck!

Beal

Posted 2010-04-06 9:47 AM (#374983 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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6 oz C-4

moody, p.i.

Posted 2010-04-06 10:11 AM (#374984 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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That'll remove a lot more than the rosette. It will also remove the room where the guitar is located....

twistedlim

Posted 2010-04-06 11:19 AM (#374985 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Originally posted by Beal:
6 oz C-4

I like your style...

Darkbar

Posted 2010-04-06 11:47 AM (#374986 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Beal needs to take some lessons in subtlety

cholloway

Posted 2010-04-06 12:23 PM (#374987 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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He sure does... 3 oz. would be more than enough.
Besides, he said plastic rosette. Not plastique!

Have you considered a hot blow dryer or heat gun? Just to soften the glue.

fillhixx

Posted 2010-04-06 1:18 PM (#374988 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Try smacking somebody in the head with your guitar.

That works sometimes, but you might have to soften it up with beer first. (beer. is there anything it won't solve?)

fletcher

Posted 2010-04-06 2:49 PM (#374989 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Originally posted by fillhixx:
but you might have to soften it up with beer first.

The rosette or the head?

twistedlim

Posted 2010-04-06 3:06 PM (#374990 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Heat sounds the most reasonable Colin. If not we could try the nuclear option.

fillhixx

Posted 2010-04-06 5:41 PM (#374991 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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Originally posted by fletcher:
The rosette or the head?

yes

Glen C.

Posted 2010-04-06 6:07 PM (#374992 - in reply to #374981)
Subject: Re: Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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If the finish on the guitar was applied after the rosette was installed you will have a tough time because you have to break down the finish as well as the glue. I would do the following

1. Very carefully score the rosette perimeter where it meets the top with an exacto knife or razor blade to break any bond to the top finish.

2. Apply heat gradually. You can use a heat gun carefully or you may want to use an iron with some cheesecloth or similar between the rosette and iron to protect the rosette finish.

3. Most glues begin to break down above 140 degrees. As the glue breaks down you will need to very carefully work a thin flat blade under the rosette. The blade needs to be about the size of a putty knife but thinner. Go slow, have patience and you should be successful.

Good luck