Simon Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 The other day I took a soft cloth and some safecut (I think it's a kinder version of T cut) to polish out a scratch in the cherry finish on the edge of the body. I didn't spend long on it and the surface was perfect again but now I notice there is some darkening in the stain under the lacquer at that area. I can only think it was caused by heat generated by the rubbing. I don't know if this would happen with other colours. Just thought I'd post this as a warning to others (for something good to come out of it!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongo Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 The other day I took a soft cloth and some safecut (I think it's a kinder version of T cut) to polish out a scratch in the cherry finish on the edge of the body. I didn't spend long on it and the surface was perfect again but now I notice there is some darkening in the stain under the lacquer at that area. I can only think it was caused by heat generated by the rubbing. I don't know if this would happen with other colours. Just thought I'd post this as a warning to others (for something good to come out of it!). And it might have been whatever solvents are in the safecut, too. Keep an eye on it; it may eventually lighten up again. StewMac has several packets of graduated microfiber sanding cloths that will smooth scratches and bring the gloss back to finishes that have gotten scritched up. Check their finishing products... http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Abrasives,_polishes,_buffers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for that chongo. I've added stewmac to my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfidl Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Jewelers rouge is pretty fine stuff but I am not sure it is good for a guitar finish. I hav used it on guns and on gun stocks http://www.hobbytool.com/jewelers-rouge.htm http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/jeweler-rouge http://www.hobbytool.com/jewelersrougepolishingcompound.aspx Pumice is too gritty (kind of like Comet without the soap and bleach) Obviously a soft cotton cloth (old T-shirt) and elbow grease are usually OK. 99Not electric buffers or Dremel tools though -- too hot) .. wet buffing is also finer yet than dry polishing. (some car finish scratch removers). Try some area like the back of the head stock first and wait a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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