For some reason, I dislike the shape of the pickguard on my 3-yr old Eastman AC422CE. Maybe because the spruce top is so white? I don't know - it just bugs me. I've seen pics of the same model from years past before they added the pickguard, and that's the look I want.
Several credible sources online endorse removing the guard with gentle heat, dental floss (pulled across under the guard) and naptha to remove adhesive during/after the project. Apparently without harming the finish.
But exploring this idea last night, I saw comments that Zippo and Ronson lighter fluids (typically available in a $3-4 can) are no longer made with naptha - which figures now that I want some.
So I have questions, and maybe some of you folks know the answers:
- Is this true (they're no longer real naptha)?
- Does the current formula work the same, and is it also harmless?
- Should I just take the hit and go buy a $25-45 gallon can of real naptha at the hardware store?
Thanks for looking. Any additional tips for a nice clean removal would be appreciated.
BTW, if I wreck the finish and want to reapply a pickguard, it appears that I can order an identical custom-fit replacement here.
https://holterpickguards.com/