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Post by colchar on Apr 13, 2010 15:09:30 GMT -5
There are some rather minor surface scratches on my guitar - in the finish only, none of them go down to the wood or anything. Most of these were there when I bought it from the store and one that magically appeared after having it in the store yesterday to be restrung and adjusted.
Despite them being minor, I would like to remove these if I can and was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do so? Are there products that I can buy for the purpose (something akin to wax or whatever)? If so, can anyone recommend good ones?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by pwfirst on Apr 14, 2010 14:54:45 GMT -5
Always depends on the depth of the scratches. Making them go away involves buffing/sanding/ refinishing. Hard to do well. Covering the superficial ones up is easier. Good grade of car wax ( carnuba) some times works. They even make scratch coving waxes for cars that work. Most of us old timers just think of them as badges of honor, points of charictor. I have seen some site on the web that walk you through refinishing of guitars. Having refinished several guitars it is harder and more time consuming than you think.
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Post by colchar on Apr 14, 2010 19:36:33 GMT -5
These are superficial that show up mainly because of the reflectiveness of the finish.
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Post by pwfirst on Apr 15, 2010 10:52:32 GMT -5
If they are very superficial you can get a very mild buffing compound and rub in a circular motion for a long time an many times they will go away. You always have to apply some polishing wax after buffing. Only use an electric buffer if you have experience doing so. Too easy to burn through the finish with a buffer.
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nashvegas
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Post by nashvegas on Apr 16, 2010 13:57:28 GMT -5
Also, believe it or not, number 2000 sand paper (soaked in water) will take those out. Want to practice first, though. Take off the pickguard and work under there to get the hang of it. NO CIRCLES. Sand with the grain. Very light, very wet. Then go to the compound (no silica.) Then use your favorite wax (no silica) or restoration polish.
You can buy pure carnuaba wax which is pricey but doesn't scratch.
Number 2000 is finer than steel wool and can be found at auto specialist stores.
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