All Discussions Tagged 'Checked Lacquer' - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T23:40:32Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Checked+Lacquer&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRepairing Checked Lacquer with Dust/Mold Discolorationtag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-02:2177249:Topic:734952011-10-02T05:42:03.320ZZack Bajinhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ZackBajin
<p>I've been asked to recondition a very good sounding 60's vintage Saturn, hollow body guitar. It has no cracks, however the nitrocellulose lacquer is riddled with them (see pictures below). In the "Items for Luthiers" under the title <b><a href="http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Finish/Lacquer/Amalgamator/amalgamator1.html">Amalgamating Checked and Damaged Lacquer</a></b> Frank, over 12 years ago, demonstrated repair of checked nitrocellulose lacquer using <span>Ethylene…</span></p>
<p>I've been asked to recondition a very good sounding 60's vintage Saturn, hollow body guitar. It has no cracks, however the nitrocellulose lacquer is riddled with them (see pictures below). In the "Items for Luthiers" under the title <b><a href="http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luthier/Technique/Finish/Lacquer/Amalgamator/amalgamator1.html">Amalgamating Checked and Damaged Lacquer</a></b> Frank, over 12 years ago, demonstrated repair of checked nitrocellulose lacquer using <span>Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether with the Dow trade name CELLOSOLVE®, which I have used many times successfully on clean finishes.</span></p>
<p><span>However the Saturn also has dust, and most likely even mold discoloration in those cracks. </span></p>
<p><span>Is there a non-corrosive way to clear up the check lines before amalgamating them?</span></p>
<p>Stripping it is not an option. Any other "solution" will be highly appreciated.</p>
<p>Best! </p>
<p>Z.</p>
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