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OK, Maybe unclrob could answer me this one. I just got my guitar yesterday but I've noticed an annoying run in the satin finish neck. The finish is just a little bit thicker right in this one spot and there are run lines too. I feel it everytime I'm moving up th neck(quality control, larrivee) Besides this the guitar is pretty well executed I must say. well this and the rought frets. (Maybe that's how they like them up there in Canada Eh?) Just kidding. but I was thinking this finish problem would be an easy fiix. Couldn't I just simply use some very very very light sand paper on it and the finish end up with the same consistency? What grit of sandpaper should I use? These runny spots are actually glossy if you can believe it from the buildup. Let me know if you think I better take it to a luthier to do this.
NO sandpaper.Get to a hardware store and buy some 0000 steelwool.This a very fine steelwool and willnot remove a lot of finish but should smooth over the spot.In the infected area stroke up and down passing both ends.10 or 15 strokes at a time then feel your neck.Do this with medium pressure.Reaply as needed.As always you can give me a call and I'll talk you through it.If the thought of this give's you the wiilies please see a good tech.
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Cool, great advice. I will try it.
Thanks unclrob
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Thanks for the advice unclrob, I just buffed out the imperfections and am very satisfied with the results. I think the 0000 steel wool was less abrasive than what they finished the neck with because it gave it a tiny bit of glossiness when I did this. Anyway thanks.
Quote from: unclrob on June 29, 2006, 11:44:44 PM
NO sandpaper.Get to a hardware store and buy some 0000 steelwool.This a very fine steelwool and willnot remove a lot of finish but should smooth over the spot.In the infected area stroke up and down passing both ends.10 or 15 strokes at a time then feel your neck.Do this with medium pressure.Reaply as needed.As always you can give me a call and I'll talk you through it.If the thought of this give's you the wiilies please see a good tech.
+1 +1 :)
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Ok, got the finish straight but now it has a large glossy area and my hand sticks on it. How do I get it back to the original more satin feel? If at all possible.
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bump for new question located in the previous post. thanks
You could try a little 000 steel wool with a very,very light touch.I would do a small area to test.
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What do they use to finish sanding a satin neck at the factory? (if anyone knows)
My luthier told me about Micro-Fiber. It was developed by the Air Force to polish scratches out of fighter canopy's.
It comes in very fine grits 6,000, 8,000 and even 12,000. I have used it successfully on minor scratches and dings.
I also used it to remove scratches from my watch crystal. It is more like a cloth than a paper, you can use it wet or dry.
After you smooth out the neck apply some pure carnuba, you will slide with ease. The carnuba should be a paste with NO silicons.
I apply the carnuba as needed on the nech as it sweats or rubs off.
good luck