Drop filling Nitro Cellulose Lacquer
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I am using a drop fill method to fill pot holes on a pitted nitro finish. Almost all of the holes are surface marks but there are a few exceptions. Most of the methods that I have read about prefer…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Cannon Jun 22, 2017.

New Lacquer over old lacquer
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I am cosmetically touching up a neck joint and a badly scarred "buckle" area on a guitar and would like to know what methods are used to prepare a surface to spray new lacquer over existing lacquer…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kerry Krishna Jun 12, 2017.

Fret Ends vs. Lacquer
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Hi,This may seem like a pedestrian issue....but I'm curious what methods are used successfully to flush the fret ends when refretting without damaging the old lacquer (or new, for that matter).  I'm…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Häggström Jun 9, 2017.

Wood, Hide, or CA for Crack Repair
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I have five short cracks on a 40 year-old mahogany back Gibson that were a result of lack of moisture. I've rehydrated the guitar, the cracks are now well aligned, and I'd like to know what type of…Continue

Tags: or, Hide, glue?, Titebond, CA

Started this discussion. Last reply by Walter W Wright Apr 27, 2017.