crazycord Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 So I just got done with a gig probably resulting in 3 hours of play time and had put some other time on it so the usual fingerprints and such had appeared so I picked up some of the Dunlop polisher to clean her up. However after getting all the stuff off the part where I drape my arm over the guitar is still hazy. This freaks me out as I just got it a week or two ago and my night has officially gone downhill. Is there something wrong with the finish of my guitar? or what should I do!! Thanks for any help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Welcome to the forum! Everybody raves about Virtuoso polish. have you tried that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 It is the Virtuoso cleaner first, then the Virtuoso polish after that gets rid of that haze. Just did it this afternoon on the Songwriter. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycord Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hmm Interesting. I decided to throw a picture on here. As I run my finger across the surface the texture changes form slick to semi-slick/smooth. Would the Virtuoso cleaner take care of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Is there something wrong with the finish of my guitar? or what should I do!!Thanks for any help!! This drives me nuts. I get it bad, too. Naptha works OK, as long as it hasn't built up for a long time. I'm gonna try the virtuoso cleaner/polish. Even though I KNOW it's OK to use lighter fluid on your nitro finish, it still feels wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That is a point of contact on the guitar as it is used for it's intended purpose. The only way you're going to keep the guitar pristine is to never play it. It's a tool........a beautiful tool, yes, but a tool nonetheless. Making use of said tool leads to some scuffs, scratches and bumps that in no way affect it's usefulness. Virtuoso is good stuff and will usually clean up forearm rash pretty well, but get used to the idea that your guitar is not immune to the wear and tear of time and use. Don't sweat the small stuff and you'll sleep better at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august_reader Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'd like to hear what Willie has to say about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That is a point of contact on the guitar as it is used for it's intended purpose. The only way you're going to keep the guitar pristine is to never play it. It's a tool........a beautiful tool' date=' yes, but a tool nonetheless. Making use of said tool leads to some scuffs, scratches and bumps that in no way affect it's usefulness. Virtuoso is good stuff and will usually clean up forearm rash pretty well, but get used to the idea that your guitar is not immune to the wear and tear of time and use. Don't sweat the small stuff and you'll sleep better at night. [/quote'] And of course you could always wear a long-sleeved shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It possible that this is a reaction with the deodorant you use. In the future, I would switch brands of deodorants or go without once as a experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 It possible that this is a reaction with the deodorant you use. Who wears deodorant on their forearm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Who wears deodorant on their forearm? I was thinking more sweat mixed with deodorant. I have seen it happen usually if you are playing sitting down with the guitar near your armpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseguy Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 A little tooth paste applied gingerly with a Qtip and then gently rubbed out will do the trick Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycord Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Tooth paste??!!!! It really works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I wouldn't do anything to it until it dried for a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycord Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm new to this nice acoustic thing but why would the nitro need to dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Fancy-dancy finishes used on expensive guitars of all makes are prone to this type of reaction to body sweat/ oils. Cheaper guitar finishes are mostly impervious to most assaults short of upland game loads. Everyone's body chemistry is different, so everybody's experience with this hazing is different. I doubt it has anything to with deodorant or other toiletries. It looks like normal fore arm sweat haze. The above tactics work. I would suggest when playing long gigs in the future, wear a long sleeve shirt. Some long sleeve shirt materials are lighter and can be quite comfortable in a warm environment. If you get a bit het up, just roll up your other sleeve. That's what the cuff buttons are for. I have seen gaiters made especially for this purpose, a tube / sleeve with elastic at both ends, long enough to cover from wrist to elbow. Some are half gators that wrap only half way around the arm and have elastic to hold them on the arm.. Mostly, though they make you look like a Goob. Eventually, you will likely see a similar hazing on the neck. It's gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I'm new to this nice acoustic thing but why would the nitro need to dry? If the finish goes hazy it has absorbed some moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I agree with Buc . . . your guitar was made to be played to create music. Use it for that. Don't get too hung up on honest playing wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycord Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 If the finish goes hazy it has absorbed some moisture. So does this mean the hazing will diminish some after a few days, weeks, years; if it theoretically didn't have any moisture come in contact with it in the place of hazing? Also would humidifying keep the hazing the finish "wet"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburude63 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That is a point of contact on the guitar as it is used for it's intended purpose. The only way you're going to keep the guitar pristine is to never play it. It's a tool........a beautiful tool' date=' yes, but a tool nonetheless. Making use of said tool leads to some scuffs, scratches and bumps that in no way affect it's usefulness. Virtuoso is good stuff and will usually clean up forearm rash pretty well, but get used to the idea that your guitar is not immune to the wear and tear of time and use. Don't sweat the small stuff and you'll sleep better at night. [/quote'] I agree whole heartedly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Who wears deodorant on their forearm? I hope everyone wears deodorant on this forearm[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 So does this mean the hazing will diminish some after a few days' date=' weeks, years; if it theoretically didn't have any moisture come in contact with it in the place of hazing? Also would humidifying keep the hazing the finish "wet"? Maybe. I have had the same thing happen to a number of instruments. I clean the spot and some of the haze goes away. Then I leave it alone and it fades away completely. Eventually, like if you do this over and over, it will wear the finish away and you'll have your very own well played distressed guitar. Humidifying a lot will slow the process of the haze fading away but it will still clear up eventually I bet. I wouldn't purposely keep it in a very dry environment to fix the finish problem, you might create too many other problems like top sinkage, fret ends sticking out etc. which happen anyway in cold northern climates when you don't humidify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I agree with Buc . . . your guitar was made to be played to create music. Use it for that. Don't get too hung up on honest playing wear. I'm in this camp too. Both my SWD and 335 have forearm haze. I panicked when I first noticed it but now it's just part of the mojo..................well not really mojo but you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycord Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ahhh dang it. Sounds like I'll be having a killer players guitar ;).... What are the chances that I notice some scratches on the PRS the same day as well. Life is not fair. Maybe I should switch to reliced guitars. That might help. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ahhh dang it. Sounds like I'll be having a killer players guitar ;).... ......isn't that what every guitar player wants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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