blindboygrunt Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have a little 'score' on the top of my guitar. No idea how it got there. I don't mind pick marks or wear and tear. But this is kinda like someone has scratched it with a pin head . Any thing that would take it away ? At least blend it in a little ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have a little 'score' on the top of my guitar. No idea how it got there. I don't mind pick marks or wear and tear. But this is kinda like someone has scratched it with a pin head . Any thing that would take it away ? At least blend it in a little ? The general rule in finish repair is: A professional can make it look better, maybe even make it disappear; pretty much anything an amateur tries will make it look worse. Good luck! -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'll just learn to live with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Pics or it didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 . If it isn't too much trouble, at least have a pro look at it. Many times a bump, chip or scratch isn't that expensive to fix with a nitro finish. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The general rule in finish repair is: A professional can make it look better, maybe even make it disappear; pretty much anything an amateur tries will make it look worse. A truer statement has never been spoken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The general rule in finish repair is: A professional can make it look better, maybe even make it disappear; pretty much anything an amateur tries will make it look worse. Good luck! -- Bob R lol man ain't that the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The general rule in finish repair is: A professional can make it look better, maybe even make it disappear; pretty much anything an amateur tries will make it look worse. Good luck! -- Bob R Good advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The general rule in finish repair is: A professional can make it look better, maybe even make it disappear; pretty much anything an amateur tries will make it look worse. Good luck! -- Bob R Yesssir. Also, a pro prolly wouldn't charge a lot if it's a real bother to you. Wait to weeks; if still annoyed by it, seek professional help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am with the pro touch up advice. The only problem is (around here at least) you say goodbye to your guitar for a couple months. Well said rar! That little smidge of info should be stamped inside the case somewhere, owners manual at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not sure the level of factory finish you expect. But, Meguires auto polish - scratch repair #2 might take it out. Gibson polish is said to include nitro filler that will smooth over small abrasions. I would try these before going to a guitar tech, unless you have one on retainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Here's a picture of a top crack in a J-45 TV. I'd post an "after" picture - but to tell you the truth the luthier in Boulder did such a good job blending the finish, I can't even find it anymore. Yep - they call 'em pros for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Professionals are so good at fixing this that it doesn't make sense to try it yourself. I've gotten hundred of dollars off the prices of several guitars for scratches, and my luthier has fixed them for next to nothing, if I bring that guitar in with another that needs just a bit of work. Sometimes it's just a minor touch with polishing compound, but the touch is critical on a thin nitro finish. Also got one guitar marked down substantially because the seller (a dealer) mistook the VOS finish for wear. A little Virtuoso cleaner on my part, and it looked almost like a new gloss finish, which I prefer to VOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I wish I hadnt took this photo as it really emphasises it. Lol. Is much less noticable in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks for posting that. A narrow-width scratch like the one shown here should be able to be reduced greatly, maybe to the point of "you have to really look for it". Always easier when in the dark area of the sunburst. What guitar is that? The 'burst does look small, and fairly repairable. Good luck. Awaiting the "after" photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Same guitar. A j45. The photo ,because of the light I took it in to emphasise the scratch , doesn't show the burst hardly at all. But that's it above. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Its not the end of the world to me to get marks on a guitar. But its more the unnatural shape of it that irks me. I have no clue how it got there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Dave Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 That sucks BBG. Who would you take it to here? Does Dennis do that sort of thing, or the boys at Lowden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 That sucks BBG. Who would you take it to here? Does Dennis do that sort of thing, or the boys at Lowden? There's Dennis. A guy called Ernie Mcmillen in Bangor who I hear good things about. I might just get a black marker pen and do it myself . or some touch up paint from motor craft . ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Dave Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Personally I'd save yourself a few quid and get some T-Cut from Halfords T-Cut Color Fast Scratch Remover (patent pending formula) removes scratches, scuffs, blemishes, and adds colour in one easy application. T-Cut is enhanced by nanotechnology, making it easier to remove light scratches and mask, deeper scratches. The coloured pigments blend in with all shades of paintwork, cleaning and removing oxidation, creating a flawless colour-matched finish. Available in Original, Black, White, Silver, Red, Blue and Green. with words like patent pending formula and nanotechnology how could you possibly go wrong?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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