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    Hey all,
    I just picked up a used Pearl maple snare that was used in a studio. It has a mic cord holder stuck to the side of it that I would like to remove, without removing the finish on wood. Can anyone recommend a good, non-ammonia solution? Thanks.
    Robert

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    Quote Originally Posted by LagerHead View Post
    Hey all,
    I just picked up a used Pearl maple snare that was used in a studio. It has a mic cord holder stuck to the side of it that I would like to remove, without removing the finish on wood. Can anyone recommend a good, non-ammonia solution? Thanks.
    Is it glued on or something? Can you get a pic?
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    You know those hangers you can buy that have a peel-off backing and you can stick them to walls, etc? That's what this is. I am sure I will be able to get the mic holder off, but it will undoubtedly leave some residue.
    Robert

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    Quote Originally Posted by LagerHead View Post
    You know those hangers you can buy that have a peel-off backing and you can stick them to walls, etc? That's what this is. I am sure I will be able to get the mic holder off, but it will undoubtedly leave some residue.
    Hmmm.....yeah. Tough one. I don't have any kind of experience in doing this kind of stuff. Sounds like you're on the right track though. Getting something that hopefully won't be too harsh on the finish of the drum.
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    There is a solvent you can buy made specifically for removing tape residues, I just can't remember the name. I got it from a hardware store.

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    There is a solvent you can buy made specifically for removing tape residues, I just can't remember the name. I got it from a hardware store.
    Goo Gone. You may have to use quite a bit of it. Soak the area and let it sit for a few minutes and the majority of it should come off. Soak the remaining bits again and use a non abrasive cloth and some friction to get it off. While you are at it, I'd take off all the hardware and use a good funiture polish to completely clean the whole thing. Good luck.

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    Try a hair dryer to loosen the glue up. Then if you get it off and it leaves a residue remove that with goo gone.
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    The guy at the drum store said Goo-Gone will remove the finish on the wood. Does anyone have any experience on this?
    Robert

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    WD40 will work and not hurt the finish.

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    Thanks back. I'll give that a try. I'm going to take all the hardware off and give it a good polish this weekend. I'll post before and after photos along with what I used after I'm done.
    Robert

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    Dental floss to get the clip off. WD40 should get the rest off.
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