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Author:  cablepuller1 [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Scratch plate staining spruce

Hi,

Revisiting an early build as was never happy with the crappy bindings and poly finish, I have removed all the old finish and sanded the spruce down a fair bit, but i can still see the mark where the scratch plate was, any ideas how this has happened?
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Author:  SteveSmith [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Scratch plate staining spruce

Differential darkening of the spruce likely from UV light would be my guess.

Author:  Bri [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Scratch plate staining spruce

SteveSmith wrote:
Differential darkening of the spruce likely from UV light would be my guess.

Exactly, leave the top in the sun for a bit, should even out.

Author:  AndyB [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Scratch plate staining spruce

Interesting. I've never seen something stain something else lighter. Then again in today's world of politics, I suppose it's possible ...

Author:  Woodie G [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Scratch plate staining spruce

As Mr. Smith suggests, the pick guard acted as a UV filter, resulting in less UV-related darkening under the guard than outside it. If the difference is very moderate, then exposure to UV will help even things out, but it will take a while.

Author:  meddlingfool [ Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Scratch plate staining spruce

Leave it under a flouro, it'll turn fast.

But, easier to just leave it. Do the work and put the pg back in the same spot...

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