Are the silicone rubber pads safe for the nitrocellulose finish on my Gibson Les Paul electric guitar?
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You will need to check with the manufacturer and ask if the silicone rubber pads contain any plasticizing compounds. Plasticizing compounds can cause the nitrocellulose finish of a guitar (or other object) to soften, discolor and/or deteriorate. Note that plasticizing compounds could be in vinyl, rubber, or plastics which could include guitar straps, picks, capos or other objects with vinyl, rubber, or plastics in them.
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Hi Ted, I bought this for my natural wood finish Baritone ukulele. I don't know how heavy your electric guitar is, but it may not be sturdy enough for it. I don't think the rubber pads would bother the finish but you may want to contact the manufacturer to be sure. For my acoustic guitar I prefer a stand that is much taller and has a space for the neck to sit.
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They arent quite silicone, but softer than rubber. Its pretty much an even mix.
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Yes absolutely! This is what I use on my brakes. Factory slide pin lubricant is silcone so as not to degrade the rubber boots and seals, as well as provide resistance to water.
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TPR stands for thermoplastic rubber. Presuming the original properties of the rubber and plastic were not lost or changed during the cross bonding process silicone would not pose a problem. I just bought this one and have used silicone a few times, its stickier after cleaning but I read dusting it with cornstarch or talc would revive the material. Cleaning the silicone from such a porous surface required shampoo, bar soap and hand soap were unable to clean deep in the pores
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I think it's silicone rubber. Why not call the Sizzix company. I'm sure they'll tell you.
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I have been told mesh bumpers are safer. I purchased one but i honestly end up not using one at all the strings made me aprehensive
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I use plastic or silicone just because it seems like I should. Wood would be fine, too.
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Nope. Silicone must be removed. Curses to anyone who used silicone as it is a PITA :(
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Yes, the Permatex Silicone Gasket maker is great for use with rubber. It is designed to be a gasket or sealer when a regular gasket is not available.It is not affected by vibration, water and most solvents. It holds great but is easy to remove if you change your mind.One small note, it sticks REALLY well to skin so use brush or gloves.I use this stuff for everything.
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The consistency of the dried silicone is quite pliable so should not be bothersome; not sure of possible chemical irritation so check online before using. Might be better product at materials retailer. Good luck.
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Yes I used it over a latex foam pad until an electric surge destroyed the control. I was never able to replace the control - customer service at Biddeford is non-existent. Google it and you'll see all the complaints. I gave up and switched over to Sunbeam.
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Yes, but I didn't use the plastics I just used it directly. I however found a different model I like better so don't use that one much. It made the guitar to high for me.
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The part of the guitar hanger on which the guitar rests when in place is rubber. While nitrocellulose is more susceptible to nicks and scratches than the current polyurethane finishes, if you are as cautious hanging up the guitar as you are during normal use of the guitar, you should have no problem.
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It depends on the finish. The clamp has rubber feet to keep it from scratching the finish. It didn't damage my ukulele, which has a satin/matte finish.
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You're not going to damage it. Those are standard strings. I use them with all of my guitars. Trust me, you're good. If you want to ask me some questions about getting started, post your email in a response and I will happily guide you through it.
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I talked to the Icon tech support today and he told me not to use silicone based product. He said their 219167 is a wax based product.
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I've used this stand for my Gibson Les Paul Standard for about a year now. No chemical interaction with the finish at all. I don't store the guitar on the stand, mind you. Couple hours a day at most. I would say with confidence your bass will be safe.