Build #2 - PSH-1 (Redux)

[dbeltrami]

I wiped on the Goof Off using kitchen paper and then rubbed it in a bit. Then I took to it with a small brass bristled brush I purchased from Bunnings. I had no real way of detecting whether it had removed any glue.

You can see, especially on the far sides of the body, that the glue marks extend almost the length of the f-holes. It looks to me like the glue has penetrated through the veneer and there is no way I'll get rid of all of it as it is not just a surface thing. I could be wrong.

I have used water-based markers to try to hide the marks and blend it in with the stain. It is helping but still a way to go. I'm sure I'll get it to place where I am happy. If all else fails I could always relic it

[McCreed]

I wiped on the Goof Off using kitchen paper and then rubbed it in a bit. Then I took to it with a small brass bristled brush I purchased from Bunnings. I had no real way of detecting whether it had removed any glue.

You can see, especially on the far sides of the body, that the glue marks extend almost the length of the f-holes. It looks to me like the glue has penetrated through the veneer and there is no way I'll get rid of all of it as it is not just a surface thing. I could be wrong.

I have used water-based markers to try to hide the marks and blend it in with the stain. It is helping but still a way to go. I'm sure I'll get it to place where I am happy. If all else fails I could always relic it

Hmmm... sounds like you took the right approach with the brass brush etc (that's what I have used also). It's a tricky situation given the thin nature of the veneer and proximity to the plastic binding.

Admittedly my veneer topped kit was from 2018, and whilst it did have glue spots that I had to deal with, the glue issues I've seen on the forum the last few years seem to have got exponentially worse. To the point where I don't think I'd order one now.
Sorry, I know that doesn't help, but you look like your making progress despite the challenge!

mrpearson recently went through this avenue of hell and had good success using coloured markers, so there's still hope!