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Main Forums => Larrivée Guitars => Topic started by: billpurcell on February 07, 2019, 03:23:56 PM

Title: Satin Finish repair
Post by: billpurcell on February 07, 2019, 03:23:56 PM
Does anybody have any suggestions for touching up minor scratches on a satin finish to help color match the wood and make the ding less obvious?
Thanks!
Bill
Title: Re: Satin Finish repair
Post by: B0WIE on February 07, 2019, 06:42:24 PM
Is the wood being color matched because the damage went past the finish? You can buy tints but, because it naturally changes color over time, you may want to leave it alone, depending on the difference in shade.

To match satin, I personally just use a grade of sandpaper (around 2000) that gets that soft look. But, it depends on the spot. You can't do it as easily on a big, flat surface.
Title: Re: Satin Finish repair
Post by: unclrob on February 07, 2019, 10:50:06 PM
As a repairperson who has seen more then my fair share of attemps at finish touch up's  leave it alone and live with it.






Returing back to my cave,give me a second before you start throwing stuff at me. :donut :donut :donut
Title: Re: Satin Finish repair
Post by: billpurcell on March 01, 2019, 01:51:38 PM
Great advice.  Thanks for the input guys!  I have decided to leave it alone.
Bill
Title: Re: Satin Finish repair
Post by: unclrob on March 01, 2019, 02:40:35 PM
 :nanadance
Title: Re: Satin Finish repair
Post by: skyline on March 01, 2019, 04:05:35 PM
Quote from: Barefoot Rob on February 07, 2019, 10:50:06 PM
As a repairperson who has seen more then my fair share of attempts at finish touch up's  leave it alone and live with it.

:+1:

they aren't scratches and dings, they're signs of character
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