beerdragon Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 According to the Sun ex Jethro tull bassist Tony willaims left his Strat to close to one of those air fresheners and ruined the paint job. [url="http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007370173,00.html"]http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007370173,00.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 A mid seventies strat worth £2000? He's a bassist and it's his pride and joy? Someone's pulling someones leg here I think lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmandan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 what? the Sun, pulling someone's leg.... surely not! ..... is this the same room de-odorizer that boasts a three-fold-cyclic-scent-sensation? including a fragrance entitled "open window".... what the hell does an open window smell like anyway?!? I'm assuming they're not basing this scent on the smell coming through the average window in say, Grimsby for instance. Or even Wolverhampton for that matter! If I open my window I'm normally greeted by the stench of cat sh*t mixed with the high grade skunk that my neighbour likes to smoke whilst sat on MY wall!!! PS: don't call me Shirley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 [quote name='bassmandan' post='48632' date='Aug 21 2007, 11:16 PM']what? the Sun, pulling someone's leg.... surely not! ..... is this the same room de-odorizer that boasts a three-fold-cyclic-scent-sensation? including a fragrance entitled "open window".... what the hell does an open window smell like anyway?!? I'm assuming they're not basing this scent on the smell coming through the average window in say, Grimsby for instance. Or even Wolverhampton for that matter! If I open my window I'm normally greeted by the stench of cat sh*t mixed with the high grade skunk that my neighbour likes to smoke whilst sat on MY wall!!! PS: don't call me Shirley![/quote] My ambipur thingy would have to be directional....Chemical works....chocolate factory...maltings...sewage farm...depending on the windstrength and weather condition. Do you reckon ASDA stock that range!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I wish I'd known about this stuff last time I had to strip the paint off a 70s fender (most had already been sanded off by the previous owner). Even Nitromors could hardly touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Dunno, 70's would be a nitro finish wouldn't it? People have had rubber on stands react badly with finishes before now (Think the person might be on BC as well, definatly was on BW). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 [quote name='Buzz' post='48657' date='Aug 22 2007, 12:15 AM']Dunno, 70's would be a nitro finish wouldn't it?[/quote] I think they stopped using nitro around '68 and went over to polyester. I'm sure someone correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Tis true about the Ambi-pur thing. We had one spill onto a painted shelf and it lifted the paint right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='48685' date='Aug 22 2007, 03:43 AM']Tis true about the Ambi-pur thing. We had one spill onto a painted shelf and it lifted the paint right off.[/quote] We ruined a nest of polished tables with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='skywalker' post='48701' date='Aug 22 2007, 08:19 AM']We ruined a nest of polished tables with this stuff.[/quote] Did you find it absolutely necessary to vandalise a nest of polished tables with this dangerous substance whilst Mummy and Daddy table left the nest unattended as they were obviously both out hunting at the same time to meet the incessant demands of hungry baby tables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='48711' date='Aug 22 2007, 08:46 AM']Did you find it absolutely necessary to vandalise a nest of polished tables with this dangerous substance whilst Mummy and Daddy table left the nest unattended as they were obviously both out hunting at the same time to meet the incessant demands of hungry baby tables? [/quote] I just unplugged it and put on the table - how was I to know it was going leak and ruin the furniture, after all I am only a man. (Even if I am second in the footy table - just ahead of the nearest woman). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I removed the cap from a new decosphere air freshener thingie (Glade I think) and put the sphere and cap on TV as there was a knock at the door. I kinda forgot about it and a day later noticed the cap still on the TV, went to remove it and was horrified to find it had welded itself to the TV! It took sustantial force to get it off and in the place where it had been was a cavity in the TV casing about the size and depth of a 10p piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Methinks we should try and find what is in this stuff - I will make some enquiries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulyB Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Yup, spilt one on top of my storage heater and took the paint clean off. Need to be careful with the car ones as well (the clip on ones for the air vents) as they can melt the plastic, newer cars are tested for them but older ones weren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Well, on the flip side, looks like a new method for removing finishes on instruments has just opened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have fired an e-mail off to their customer services, I will post the reply here for the info of all. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 "Chemical warfare never smelt to good...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='Tinman' post='48685' date='Aug 22 2007, 03:43 AM']Tis true about the Ambi-pur thing. We had one spill onto a painted shelf and it lifted the paint right off.[/quote] Don't tell Pete Doherty, he'll try to smoke it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazm Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='49055' date='Aug 22 2007, 03:46 PM']Don't tell Pete Doherty, he'll try to smoke it.[/quote] What, the shelf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I asked the question, here is what they said:- Ambi-Pur perfume doesn't contain any materials classified as corrosive, but, as with any perfume liquid, including skin fragrances, it can affect certain surfaces should it come into contact with them. This is why the packaging carries clear instructions that the diffuser must be kept upright at all times (to avoid spillages) and [b]not to use the product on or near painted, polished or plastic surfaces[/b]. I'm afraid we don't give out our formulations, but I can tell you that the liquid contains just pure perfume ingredients, and an alcohol carrier to help it evaporate evenly. I hope this information answers all your concerns, but please feel most welcome to contact us again if you've any further questions. It says you shouldn't use it near polished painted or plastics, but as most surfaces in a house are polished, painted on plastic, I'm not sure where you are supposed to use it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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