Removing finger nail polish on guitar?

Some finger nail polish got spilled on my acoustic guitar, what's a good way to take it off without destroying the wooden finish?Removing finger nail polish on guitar?
It all depends what type of finish is on your guitar. I would NOT use nail polish remover (acetone) without testing it first because there is a good chance it will also dissolve your guitar finish. You could test it in an un-noticeable spot. Do you have a screw-in strap peg? You could unscrew it and try a tiny dab on the finish under there.





If you have a steady hand, the safest way is to use a scraper made out of a piece of glass. A single edge razor blade could also work. Mask off the area you are working on. Hold the scraper blade at a 90 degree angle to the polish and carefully and slowly scrape it away. When you have it pretty close to the guitar finish, you can buff it out with some polishing compound or even white toothpaste.





If this is a valuable guitar, it might be best to trust it to a luthier. Otherwise, do your best and chalk it up to mojo....or over-paint the stain and make a design.Removing finger nail polish on guitar?
I know everyone always says not to use nail varnish on varnished or wooden surfaces...but i used some to get red nail polish off a mahogany table when i was little, and it didn't leave a mark at all.


Dunno how expensive your guitar is though, so i wouldn't suggest it just in case ;)