How to clean control cavity so shielding sticks?

[mikeddd]

I'm going to be shielding and replacing the pots on my SX this weekend. I'm excited about it. Yes; my life is boring.

I want to make sure the copper tape sticks like mad to where it's supposed to stick. What's the best way to clean the cavity? Vacuum it out, then rubbing alcohol? Just a good vacuuming?

Thanks.

[JulienJeff]

Originally Posted by mikeddd

I'm going to be shielding and replacing the pots on my SX this weekend. I'm excited about it. Yes; my life is boring.

I want to make sure the copper tape sticks like mad to where it's supposed to stick. What's the best way to clean the cavity? Vacuum it out, then rubbing alcohol? Just a good vacuuming?

Thanks.

I did that on my Jaguar, and vacuuming was enough.

[mikeddd]

Thanks, JulienJeff. +1 for just vacuuming.

[line6man]

The adhesive on copper tape is fairly sticky. (At least the tape I use is.) It may not seem like it when you handle it, but let it "dry" and it should hold quite well.
I had to pull out my shielding work when I had my Jazz bass rear routed and routed for a P pickup.
The tape was relatively difficult to remove because it stuck so well.

I wouldn't worry about whether the surface is totally clean or not.
Just wipe out any dirt and dust and you should be fine.

[mikeddd]

Sounds great, line6man. Thanks for the detailed reply. I won't worry about cleaning it out with any liquids. I'll give it a really good vacuuming and have at it.

[erikmilan1987]

Originally Posted by line6man

The adhesive on copper tape is fairly sticky. (At least the tape I use is.) It may not seem like it when you handle it, but let it "dry" and it should hold quite well.
I had to pull out my shielding work when I had my Jazz bass rear routed and routed for a P pickup.
The tape was relatively difficult to remove because it stuck so well.

I wouldn't worry about whether the surface is totally clean or not.
Just wipe out any dirt and dust and you should be fine.

What did you used to remove the remaining sticky glue that left when you removed the tape?... I have a guitar that i shielded with aluminum tape but now i whant to shield it with cooper and dont whant any residues of the old tape.

[line6man]

Originally Posted by erikmilan1987

What did you used to remove the remaining sticky glue that left when you removed the tape?... I have a guitar that i shielded with aluminum tape but now i whant to shield it with cooper and dont whant any residues of the old tape.

I can't remember how much residue was left behind, but I just left it.

Large portions of the cavity were routed out, and what remained was re-shielded, so it really didn't matter.