What can I use to strip gooey laquer ??

[jwl68th]

I've finished and refinished a number of guitars using the same products, Reranch nitro and acrylic laquer clear coat. Never had a problem with the process. I painted a MIM Strat this way in May and it has never got beyond a sticky mess. I need someone to please recommend a product to strip this goo as sanding is not an option. Thanks in advance.

 

[dmraco]

sandpaper usually make quick work.  Lacquer thinner always works well too.

 

[jwl68th]

I'll have to try laquer thinner. I've been trying to sand but its too gummy. It's like trying to sand the sticky side of duct tape.

 

[dmraco]

Are you generating too much heat?  I have never had a finish gum up when sanding.

 

[jwl68th]

It was gummy to begin with. Hadn't cured in close to 3 months.

 

[dmraco]

It was gummy to begin with. Hadn't cured in close to 3 months.

I see. I had a similar issue with deft. Use lacquer thinner and a PLASTIC scraper if needed

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

The quick & crude way would be to apply Jasco & put on some kitchen gloves in a well ventilated area, and use a scraper, then prepare to do a bunch of sanding.