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Post by rdr on May 27, 2022 17:34:57 GMT -5
Howdy friends! I've got some nice guitars, but one of my favs is my parts Esquire. Plays and sounds great. Lotsa tones for just one pickup.
Anyway, I'd like to make the neck finish less glossy. After an hour of playing/sweating, it gets a little sticky.
I remember someone here recommended an auto rubbing compound. I like that idea vice steel wool, sandpaper, etc.
Can someone let me know what compound has worked well?
thanks in advance!
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on May 27, 2022 18:41:22 GMT -5
I've never used rubbing compound. My deglosser of choice is gray Scotchbrite.
Looky here:
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Post by rdr on May 27, 2022 19:26:30 GMT -5
Thanks. Sounds good I'll give it a try. I may even have some or some white pads (finer).
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Post by Pinetree on May 28, 2022 9:28:27 GMT -5
I use 0000 Steel wool all the time.
Also I'm a big fan of Lemon Oil.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on May 28, 2022 9:42:11 GMT -5
If you find a auto store with a finish section, look for stuff called Trizact. You can use the 3000 grit or 5000 grit. It looks kinda like a light sponge. You'll get a really nice soft result, and it will buff out easily (as easily as it gets, anyway) if you ever want to take it back to full gloss.
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Post by Larry Madsen on May 29, 2022 10:11:00 GMT -5
I would (and have used) scotch brite pad or steel wool.
In my mind they are interchangeable for this task.
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Post by rdr on Jun 1, 2022 20:15:10 GMT -5
Well I got some 3M gray scotchbrite pads, described as "between coats" usage. Worked great! Nice and satiny smooth. Now I'll go do the Baja tele. Don't think I'll do the painted necks tho.
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