Project #5, AG #2

[Rabbit]

XP Rider: You might find files an rasps a good intermediate between sand paper and a dremel for sneaking up to where you need to get things with a bit more control.

[Trevor Davies]

XP Rider: You might find files an rasps a good intermediate between sand paper and a dremel for sneaking up to where you need to get things with a bit more control.

+1 for this. I also have found that furniture scrapers are good to remove material from plastic pickguards and covers.

[fender3x]

+1 for this. I also have found that furniture scrapers are good to remove material from plastic pickguards and covers.

A furnature or paint scraper...or maybe even a razor blade pulled rather than pushed...?

[XP Rider]

Thanks again to both. I haven't tried the fit again. After adding a little paint and sealer around the edges of the route, I decided on a few more layers of clear coat. We are planning a little travel, so it will have a couple of weeks to cure thoroughly.

[XP Rider]

XP Rider: You might find files an rasps a good intermediate between sand paper and a dremel for sneaking up to where you need to get things with a bit more control.

Thanks, Rabbit and Trevor. Sanding worked alright on the straight areas, but this lip is only about 2 or 3 mm deep, and in the sharply rounded curve at the bottom the sandpaper didn't cut much. The guitar gods must have been smiling down, as I got away with the use of the Dremel. I do appreciate the suggestion on shaving the plastic cover plate. Pocket knife probably a no go.

[Trevor Davies]

... I do appreciate the suggestion on shaving the plastic cover plate. Pocket knife probably a no go.

I would not use a pocket knife, but if you have those skills if could work.