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Polishing scratches in nitrocellulose

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Arranger, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. Dec 4, 2005 #1
    Arranger

    Arranger

    Mar 9, 2003
    Pennsylvania
    I have some minor scratches on the back of the neck of a new guitar with nitrocellulose finish. Can these be polished out with some ease? What agents would be advised?

    Thanks for the advice!
     
  2. Dec 4, 2005 #2
    Jason Brown

    Jason Brown

    May 1, 2000
    SLC, UT
    3M makes a product called Finesse-it II finishing material that can be found at automotive finishing stores and is like magic in a bottle. I've been using it for years on my basses and my car. It's best used with an undyed lint-free cloth of some kind. I've used cheese cloth and microfiber cloth, both with excellent results.