ConcertTom
Senior Member
Hi All, so I feel like there was a thread that gave me the answer to this but I cant find it now.
Over a year ago, i test-removed the wrap from one of my Rogers toms and stained it. I am now following through with the other 2 toms. Problem is, I cant seem to get all the contact cement off of the shells before I finish sanding and staining/finishing them, and I cant remember what process I ended up using when I did the first tom. I THOUGHT i had just used the same solvent i used when removing the wrap (Goof off professional strength, which smells like mostly acetone) and wiped or scraped it off, buuuuuut It just softens and rubs the cement back into the grains of wood for the most part.
I hit it with a sander but that didnt accomplish much either.
I'm considering a stronger solvent like Jasco, but I wanted to get opinions before go down this goose chase rabbit hole.
Over a year ago, i test-removed the wrap from one of my Rogers toms and stained it. I am now following through with the other 2 toms. Problem is, I cant seem to get all the contact cement off of the shells before I finish sanding and staining/finishing them, and I cant remember what process I ended up using when I did the first tom. I THOUGHT i had just used the same solvent i used when removing the wrap (Goof off professional strength, which smells like mostly acetone) and wiped or scraped it off, buuuuuut It just softens and rubs the cement back into the grains of wood for the most part.
I hit it with a sander but that didnt accomplish much either.
I'm considering a stronger solvent like Jasco, but I wanted to get opinions before go down this goose chase rabbit hole.