lacquer woes, old & new - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T06:27:12Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/lacquer-woes-old-new?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A168865&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've got the guitar hanging,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-03:2177249:Comment:1688812017-05-03T13:18:21.672ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>I've got the guitar hanging, to allow for further off gassing...and hopefully, curing.</p>
<p>I've got the guitar hanging, to allow for further off gassing...and hopefully, curing.</p> The warmer the room and the l…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-02:2177249:Comment:1689502017-05-02T21:58:12.164ZRobbie Collinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobbieCollins
<p>The warmer the room and the lower the humidity, the faster it will off-gas. As will a breeze across it.</p>
<p>The warmer the room and the lower the humidity, the faster it will off-gas. As will a breeze across it.</p> Regarding number 2, the only…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-02:2177249:Comment:1687742017-05-02T17:42:30.643ZGlen Hhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GlenH
<p>Regarding number 2, the only way you'll know if time will cause it to harden/toughen further is to wait. If it were mine, I'd hang in somewhere to let it off gas for 2 months and check. Hang it where the humidity is correct.</p>
<p>Regarding number 2, the only way you'll know if time will cause it to harden/toughen further is to wait. If it were mine, I'd hang in somewhere to let it off gas for 2 months and check. Hang it where the humidity is correct.</p> Thanks for all your replies-…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-02:2177249:Comment:1688762017-05-02T16:48:19.267ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>Thanks for all your replies- after discussion, the owner has opted to leave it be. Just as well, by me.</p>
<p>Anyone have any thoughts on problem #2, 'soft' new-ish lacquer?</p>
<p>Thanks for all your replies- after discussion, the owner has opted to leave it be. Just as well, by me.</p>
<p>Anyone have any thoughts on problem #2, 'soft' new-ish lacquer?</p> Before doing what Frank sugge…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-02:2177249:Comment:1689452017-05-02T16:44:54.193ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
<p>Before doing what Frank suggests, I'd have the guitar owner take the instrument back and wait 6 months or so. I think the guard and/or adhesive has caused the lacquer to swell underneath. If you level and buff now, the area might sink over time. And be sure he's aware it will never completely disappear.</p>
<p>Before doing what Frank suggests, I'd have the guitar owner take the instrument back and wait 6 months or so. I think the guard and/or adhesive has caused the lacquer to swell underneath. If you level and buff now, the area might sink over time. And be sure he's aware it will never completely disappear.</p> The finish on that sunburnt M…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-01:2177249:Comment:1688682017-05-01T16:40:04.870ZFrank Fordhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
<p>The finish on that sunburnt Martin may not be too bad an issue if it is actually as hard as the surrounding area. I'd give it a fingernail test to judge relative hardness, and if it seems good, I'd try block sanding with 1200 grit, then buffing with fine Menzerna compound on the typical flannel wheel.</p>
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<p>The finish on that sunburnt Martin may not be too bad an issue if it is actually as hard as the surrounding area. I'd give it a fingernail test to judge relative hardness, and if it seems good, I'd try block sanding with 1200 grit, then buffing with fine Menzerna compound on the typical flannel wheel.</p>
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<p></p> There are few things I would…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-01:2177249:Comment:1688652017-05-01T03:24:07.852ZDavid Farmerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DavidFarmer
<p><span>There are few things I would <span style="text-decoration: underline;">less</span> like to do than go through a pale burst finish like that.</span></p>
<p><span>If it’s the lacquer raised up then the color might be as well.</span></p>
<p><span>If it is not your problem, I would Let them puppies sleep! </span></p>
<p><span>There are safer ways to make money.</span></p>
<p><span>I would pull out my Microscope out of curiosity though:)</span></p>
<p><span>There are few things I would <span style="text-decoration: underline;">less</span> like to do than go through a pale burst finish like that.</span></p>
<p><span>If it’s the lacquer raised up then the color might be as well.</span></p>
<p><span>If it is not your problem, I would Let them puppies sleep! </span></p>
<p><span>There are safer ways to make money.</span></p>
<p><span>I would pull out my Microscope out of curiosity though:)</span></p> Have you tried a little sandp…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-01:2177249:Comment:1688602017-05-01T02:43:56.594ZGlen Hhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GlenH
<p>Have you tried a little sandpaper on it? I have no idea what that stuff is but could it be level sanded and buffed out? Wild thinking here but could the finish outside of the guard have just shrunk?</p>
<p>Have you tried a little sandpaper on it? I have no idea what that stuff is but could it be level sanded and buffed out? Wild thinking here but could the finish outside of the guard have just shrunk?</p> Yes, it's raised, and as hard…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-01:2177249:Comment:1689372017-05-01T02:23:29.715ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>Yes, it's raised, and as hard as the lacquer: I gingerly, with a sharp chisel, tried to separate the raised area from what's underneath, but they seem to be one & the same.</p>
<p>I'm not aware of what other solvent might affect or soften/remove the raised part, without damaging the lacquer itself.</p>
<p>Yes, it's raised, and as hard as the lacquer: I gingerly, with a sharp chisel, tried to separate the raised area from what's underneath, but they seem to be one & the same.</p>
<p>I'm not aware of what other solvent might affect or soften/remove the raised part, without damaging the lacquer itself.</p> Problem #1 looks raised up fr…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2017-05-01:2177249:Comment:1687622017-05-01T01:21:56.552ZDavid Farmerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DavidFarmer
<p><span>Problem #1 looks raised up from the surface. As though there is still some sort of backing adhered. Is it as hard as the lacquer? There are lots of adhesive residues that are unaffected by Naphtha.</span></p>
<p><span>Problem #1 looks raised up from the surface. As though there is still some sort of backing adhered. Is it as hard as the lacquer? There are lots of adhesive residues that are unaffected by Naphtha.</span></p>