Scratches in shellac
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Re: Scratches in shellac
That's probably true, although I think it may be possible to blend it in enough so that nobody but you notices it. But it's difficult.
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Re: Scratches in shellac
Since the neck is off and the bridge is taped, frankly it would be simpler to sand the top down and french polish again. I've done the repair and it takes about as long to do a repair, as it does to redo the whole top, because you don't have to worry about evening up the finish. I only did the repair because the guitar was done and I didn't want to be forced to french polish with the bridge and neck in place.
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Re: Scratches in shellac
I think it's going to be ok. I started sanding down with the intention of doing the entire top. But I realized that I might be able to do the one side and blend at the lighter center section. I put a couple of passes with the seal lack and it looks pretty good. Still have a tough time around the bridge.
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Re: Scratches in shellac
That does look good. I think you've found your solution.
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Remember, however it turns out, unless it's truly conspicuously bad, everyone else will think it's supposed to look that way.
Don't believe everything you know.
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
When things are bad, try not to make them any worse, because it is quite likely they are bad enough already. - French Foreign Legion
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
When things are bad, try not to make them any worse, because it is quite likely they are bad enough already. - French Foreign Legion