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Best way to remove a plastic rosette?

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


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

Thanks
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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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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :)		Never tried that yet Rich. I have read some comments on it on this board recently though. Good luck!
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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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Location: 6 String Ranch		6 oz C-4
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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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Location: SoCal		That'll remove a lot more than the rosette. It will also remove the room where the guitar is located....
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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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Location: Michigan
Originally posted by Beal:
6 oz C-4
I like your style...
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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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Location: Flahdaw		Beal needs to take some lessons in subtlety
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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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Location: Atlanta, GA.		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.
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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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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia		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?)
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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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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR
Originally posted by fillhixx:
but you might have to soften it up with beer first.
The rosette or the head?
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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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Location: Michigan		Heat sounds the most reasonable Colin. If not we could try the nuclear option.
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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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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia
Originally posted by fletcher:
The rosette or the head?
yes
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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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Location: Corpus Christi, TX		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
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