Removing Shiny Poly Finish from back of Neck - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T13:51:42Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/removing-shiny-poly-finish?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A15591&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI did exactly that to one of…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-30:2177249:Comment:155912009-06-30T16:09:25.170ZRandy Kinghttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RandyKing
I did exactly that to one of my strats. Maple neck stripped the back of the neck bare and then applied tung oil. Buff with 0000 steel wool.
I did exactly that to one of my strats. Maple neck stripped the back of the neck bare and then applied tung oil. Buff with 0000 steel wool. That sounds a little extreme…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-25:2177249:Comment:153982009-06-25T19:42:50.046ZDave Trickeyhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveTrickey
That sounds a little extreme for me. But I'm sure it would be a nice neck when finished. I love the idea of bare wood and linseed oil or tung oil. Not sure if I would have the balls to strip it...
That sounds a little extreme for me. But I'm sure it would be a nice neck when finished. I love the idea of bare wood and linseed oil or tung oil. Not sure if I would have the balls to strip it... Any kind of glossy varnish gi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-25:2177249:Comment:153752009-06-25T18:27:22.924ZJohn Caddhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JohnCadd
Any kind of glossy varnish gives a horrible sticking feel to the neck Not sticky----sticking.Same as when I buy a new hand plane.I scrape all of it off right down to the wood then rub on linseed oil in thin layers over a period of days .The feel is so much smoother.Not sure exactly why though.Try it for yourself on some scrap wood.
Any kind of glossy varnish gives a horrible sticking feel to the neck Not sticky----sticking.Same as when I buy a new hand plane.I scrape all of it off right down to the wood then rub on linseed oil in thin layers over a period of days .The feel is so much smoother.Not sure exactly why though.Try it for yourself on some scrap wood. The Turtle Wax in combination…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-24:2177249:Comment:153402009-06-24T22:27:09.690ZEast Side Guitar Repairhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RyanLynn
The Turtle Wax in combination with steel wool seems to give the right amount of matte and luster to the finish. Try a spot without the wax and a spot with wax and see if there is a difference in your application.
The Turtle Wax in combination with steel wool seems to give the right amount of matte and luster to the finish. Try a spot without the wax and a spot with wax and see if there is a difference in your application. Just curious...why do you use…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-24:2177249:Comment:153392009-06-24T22:17:43.962ZDave Trickeyhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveTrickey
Just curious...why do you use the wax? Seems like that would make it shiny again???
Just curious...why do you use the wax? Seems like that would make it shiny again??? I would sand wet with a drop…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-24:2177249:Comment:153372009-06-24T17:15:57.982ZEast Side Guitar Repairhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RyanLynn
I would sand wet with a drop dish soap in water. You get less friction and build up on the paper. Just sand until you don't see any glossy spots (no need to go any further). I've only used Turtle Wax so I do not know what result of using Johnson paste wax would be.
I would sand wet with a drop dish soap in water. You get less friction and build up on the paper. Just sand until you don't see any glossy spots (no need to go any further). I've only used Turtle Wax so I do not know what result of using Johnson paste wax would be. ESGR:
Re: the sanding with 6…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-24:2177249:Comment:152992009-06-24T00:37:46.762ZDave Trickeyhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveTrickey
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Re: the sanding with 600-800 w/d paper, silly question but, do you sand wet or dry? How far down do you take the finish off? Also I wonder if Johnson paste wax will do the job like the turtle wax does???
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Re: the sanding with 600-800 w/d paper, silly question but, do you sand wet or dry? How far down do you take the finish off? Also I wonder if Johnson paste wax will do the job like the turtle wax does??? When I worked for Breedlove,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-23:2177249:Comment:152752009-06-23T18:58:18.162ZEast Side Guitar Repairhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RyanLynn
When I worked for Breedlove, we would use #0000 with Turtle Wax to matte the finish on the necks. I have noticed the Ibanez finishes are particularly hard, so you may want to sand it with 600-800 wet/dry paper first and then use the steel wool/Turtle Wax.
When I worked for Breedlove, we would use #0000 with Turtle Wax to matte the finish on the necks. I have noticed the Ibanez finishes are particularly hard, so you may want to sand it with 600-800 wet/dry paper first and then use the steel wool/Turtle Wax. #0000 steel wool will do the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-23:2177249:Comment:152722009-06-23T17:54:24.915ZDonald A. Fortunehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
#0000 steel wool will do the trick just fine and it gives you a point at which you wish to stop..<br />
I feel the same way as you do as for the playability of a guitar and a shiny neck just doesn't let you slide your hand up and down the neck like a dull one will.. ( personal prifference here )<br />
cheers,<br />
Donald
#0000 steel wool will do the trick just fine and it gives you a point at which you wish to stop..<br />
I feel the same way as you do as for the playability of a guitar and a shiny neck just doesn't let you slide your hand up and down the neck like a dull one will.. ( personal prifference here )<br />
cheers,<br />
Donald Go to home-depo in the sand p…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-23:2177249:Comment:152652009-06-23T17:13:06.513ZWilliam F.Edenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/WilliamFEden
Go to home-depo in the sand paper section you will find the right pads.I like the Mahogany coulor ones if you can't find them get the grey ones they will take the shine off.And when your done & you would like to have the shine back just buff it. Good luck Bill."""""""
Go to home-depo in the sand paper section you will find the right pads.I like the Mahogany coulor ones if you can't find them get the grey ones they will take the shine off.And when your done & you would like to have the shine back just buff it. Good luck Bill."""""""