Rabs Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Hello... I thought this may be of interest to some as its the first time ive really tried this... Today I was doing some final fret work on the Beech Arrow build (which is now fully playable and intonates and all that :D) and by accident I hit the bottom horn with my file arrrgggg... However not to worry... Tru Oil to the rescue :) So here it is I simply took some sandpaper to it (400 then 600) Then just a couple of drops of oil Magic ;) If you look REALLY close you can still see a tiny scratch But jut a few more layers of oil (leaving each layer to dry for 10 mins or so) and that will get covered And its gone.. :D Simples .... Another great reason to use tru oil.. No special tools needed or ventilated areas, just rub it on with a cloth... Its darn cool stuff
Rabs Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 And on a side note... I made this real nice looking body today made from Utile (youtilly) (very close to mahogany).. That's gonna look well smart
rct Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Best finish for wood that there is. I prefer Happy Ending myself. rct
btoth76 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Rabs! That's great! May I ask, do You happen to know a clean solution for fixing the same kind of damages on guitars with high-gloss nitro finish? Something that an average guitar owner could do with confidence? (The luthier I used to take my guitars scratched/pressed the finish with His nails while turning the bridge thumbwheels...) Cheers... Bence
Guest Farnsbarns Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Rabs! That's great! May I ask, do You happen to know a clean solution for fixing the same kind of damages on guitars with high-gloss nitro finish? Something that an average guitar owner could do with confidence? (The luthier I used to take my guitars scratched/pressed the finish with His nails while turning the bridge thumbwheels...) Cheers... Bence Drop fill and wet sand. Not for the feint of heart.
Rabs Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Hello Rabs! That's great! May I ask, do You happen to know a clean solution for fixing the same kind of damages on guitars with high-gloss nitro finish? Something that an average guitar owner could do with confidence? (The luthier I used to take my guitars scratched/pressed the finish with His nails while turning the bridge thumbwheels...) Cheers... Bence Yeah, what Farns said.... Its really not an easy thing to do... BUT then it depends on how deep those scratches are... You may be able to buff them out.... Otherwise nitro is a right pain I the bum.. And its toxic as hell... Its why I looked for alternative finishes, and your talking for a high gloss finish like 30 coats or something silly.. I haven't even done a high gloss finish myself yet (with nitro)... But I do have several cans... The other issue with nitro is when you spray it, it cant be lower than about 12 degrees C and shouldn't be damp either (or that will effect the finish somewhat). There are plenty of vids on Youtube about the subject. Heres a polish and buff method..
Cougar Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 May I ask, do You happen to know a clean solution for fixing the same kind of damages on guitars with high-gloss nitro finish? Something that an average guitar owner could do with confidence? Same question for natural satin?
btoth76 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Same question for natural satin? Hello! Probably the answer is the same, as for my problem... Thank You! Yes, that`s too risky for me. Cheers... Bence
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