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| Author: | Compurocker [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:51 pm ] |
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What would be the suggested method for removing or buffing out a fine scratch in the finish of anEbony headstock overlay? Is there a product on the market (without silicone of course!) I could buy for this and other fine scratches? Also what is the polish of choice these days for high end guitars? Thanks for your expertise! |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:15 pm ] |
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The typical solution would be to wet sand and buff, but it raises questions like what instrument this is (a recently built, gloss lacquer finished headstock for example would differ from a satin finished Martin 15-series or a Seagull, etc.), and how deep the scratches are. Then, wether to sand and buff, or if it can simply be rubbed out with some grade of Meguiars is a choice to be made at the judgment and discretion of the person working on it. If it's a new instrument going to a customer I would say sand and buff it out. If it's a guitar that is already owned and being played I would say don't do anything at all. As to polishes, I like Meguiars #9 for a light cleaning and rubbing compound, and Dunlop 65 polish, but there are plenty of other good ones to choose from. |
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| Author: | KenH [ Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:01 pm ] |
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I also use rubbing compound and McGuiars #7 and #9. For finish polishing to get the high luster, I have found that the McGuiars plastic polish does wonders. It is the stuff that is supposed to bring fogged plastic headlight lenses back to clear again. Works pretty good on nitro.
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| Author: | Hesh [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:47 am ] |
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As for polish what I use is what Mario recommended to us a few years ago and it works great - Mequiars "Quik Detailer" - it's also available many places and easy to find. |
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| Author: | Cecil [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:01 am ] |
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I haven't been able to find Mequiars locally but have had good luck with 3M Hand Glaze show car finish. No wax or silicones. Cecil |
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:22 am ] |
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I like Micro Mesh...you can make bare wood shine like it has a finish on it...Mequiers and Novus are also good. |
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