I cleaned up some runs on the binding, sanded with 800, but still there is some residue. This only appeared after sanding so I'm assuming the polish sanding dust filled some minute scratches in the binding. I'm not sure what to do other than completely sand the binding below the discoloration and refinish.
Any tips would be appreciated.
jrc
French polish on plastic binding
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jrc127
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French polish on plastic binding
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James Cowhey
Manheim, PA
Martin 000-18 Kit (African Mahogany, Sitka Spruce)
Manheim, PA
Martin 000-18 Kit (African Mahogany, Sitka Spruce)
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Re: French polish on plastic binding
you can try scraping that area and repolish.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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jrc127
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Re: French polish on plastic binding
Yep, scraped with a razor blade, rubbed with a muneca with a bit of alcohol, repolished. The discoloration was actually scratches in the underlying layers of shellac not in the plastic binding. Mr. Hall, sir, your help is appreciated as always.!
James Cowhey
Manheim, PA
Martin 000-18 Kit (African Mahogany, Sitka Spruce)
Manheim, PA
Martin 000-18 Kit (African Mahogany, Sitka Spruce)