It’s this thin film that looks worn and faded, not the pickguard itself, and it’s meant to be removed. You just peel it off, and you’re in business. Easy as that. Many players—especially newcomers—don’t even notice the protective film; it doesn’t occur to them to remove it because they don’t realize it’s there in the first place.
The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film is meant to be permanent installation, however it is removable without damage to original paint surface if the paintWearing a respirator is recommended. You can reduce the adhesion of the protective coating to the glass or frame in the following ways: White Spirit. Peel off the edge of the film and pour a small amount of solvent into the gap. The softened part of the coating should be well removed.
If you have any film left on, use a hair dryer on low setting to warm it up, then peel it off. Other than that, just don't use anything too abrasive on the fridge. Debbie Hill on Jan 08, 2016. WD40. Rosalie on Jan 08, 2016. Orange oil citrus spray. Great for removing price labels too. Susan on Jan 08, 2016.1. Acetone! I had the exact same problem - I tried hot water, scraping, soaking, and nothing worked. Then I saw a post in a different forum suggesting nail polish remover, and voila! The film peeled right off! 20 Jan 2018 at 11:33. #12. The Advanced Film Cutter uses a pizza cutter style wheel insert to cut through the protective film, leaving the material unmarked. The Advanced Film Cutter can be used in a fixed station to cut straight lines or in an index station (or Trumpf presses) to create any contour desired, down to a 0.250” radius. Film can be easily lifted and