should I remove the protective plastic film?

[123_Rizz_uk]

Should I remove the protective plastic film on my finger scratch plate on my new MIM strat or leave it on untill I Restring it (which should be fun as I have only done it once on my ovation) when it will be easier to remove ?

[Bounty]

It is really up to you. I would remove it right now but it is totaly up to you.

[stevieraywannabe]

The longer its on the harder it is to remove, but it will still come off.

[bobthecow]

I take mine off as soon as I get them.

[james]

just take it off...its like having plastic over ur furniture at home, the only good use for it is if the cat pees on things.

[nlsstar]

I took the front piece off of my strat..but left the back piece on...it's still on...i wanted to help the back from belt rash...or button rash...I know better than to play with a belt on...lol....

[ez-one]

I always take that tuff off as soon as I get a new guitar, I have a friend that leaves it on for as long as it stays. To each their own. Now I did find a product called a Scrach pad that sticks to the back of my Strat so that it doesn't get any rash, but its easily removeable for restringing and such

[drudge]

those "rashs" you keep talking about are building character on your guitar =)

[nlsstar]

those "rashs" you keep talking about are building character on your guitar =)

lol....i know they are....lol...but...i'm just a tad obsessive/complusive when it comes to my personal equipment....lol..it's me...how many players do you know that keep a can of compressed air, polish, cleaner and a cloth diaper in their equipment bag....lol...god help me if i'm ever playing outside and it starts to rain...I'm the Felix Unger of guitar players...lol...the old timers will get that!!!
Mitch

[Kevbocat]

lol....i know they are....lol...but...i'm just a tad obsessive/complusive when it comes to my personal equipment....lol..it's me...how many players do you know that keep a can of compressed air, polish, cleaner and a cloth diaper in their equipment bag....lol...god help me if i'm ever playing outside and it starts to rain...I'm the Felix Unger of guitar players...lol...the old timers will get that!!!
Mitch

lol...I got your Unger joke. That's too funny Nlsstar. I'm a bit obsessive about my stuff as well but I don't go as far as you but hey, to each their own.