Biohazard

It's not as easy cleaning stuff up as some people think it is.

So true - thanks for recognizing. Plus, everything I clean the gunk off of starts to oxidize. Turns out the goo was a wonderful preservative. :(

Great pics, BTW!!

What's a thread without pics?

Some good news: A guitar I've had for sale for many many moons finally has generated an interested party. It will cover the cost of the trans work so I may be able to get more resto stuff.

Obligatory pic:
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Just found your thread and read it all. You are very detailed in cleaning, and for good reason, "WIFE's Nose".
Good luck with the rest of detailing and reassembling.

Wife's health just to be specific. And its a real challenge. Some of the available cleansers leave fumes behind that are as damaging as what you're trying to get rid of. You can't just douse it with Febreeze, y'know?