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| Author: | Lars Rasmussen [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
Hi, last week i reset the neck on an old martin 5-17t, all mahogany tenor guitar. The neck had probably been reset before with 'idontknowwhat'-glue, and I had to steam it pretty good. As usual, the steam gave the laguer a white haze. This has happened to me before, no biggie. But usually after a while it goes away, when the mosture escapes from the finish. This time however, it has stayed in there for about a week. Do you guys have any tips on how to get it out? Really thankful for any advise. Best, Lars |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
Buffing or vigorously rubbing the area with a cloth will often work. The heat generated by the buffing seems to be the key. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
If I remember right on the Stew Mac neck reset video they use a quick wipe with denatured alcohol (I think it was). Maybe someone can confirm this, or if I get the chance I will check the video before you give it a try.. The alcohol released the moisture and cleared up the haze. Josh |
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| Author: | Lars Rasmussen [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
Cool! Will give that a try. Tried w naphta, but with no result. |
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| Author: | jackwilliams [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
If it's a lacquer finish, I'd say to spray a light coat of retarder/lacq.thinner; should remove any moisture trapped. regards, jack |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
I have removed that with a little of the courser hand polish - Meguiars number 2 .. then follow up with number 7 - the top layer of the finish seems to get that sometimes. If the overall finish isnt that shiny, the number 2 may be all you need ..it still leaves a decent shine. |
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| Author: | tommygoat [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
I have used Blush Eraser for this with good results. |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
The stuff I've use for shellac flakes works well for this - Behkol |
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| Author: | Lars Rasmussen [ Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Q for you repair wizards.. white haze from steam |
Thanks guys, used alcohol, worked like a dream. |
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