Max I have used CA for this. Once its dry, it can be scraped to size, then buffed to a high gloss.
As always YMMV. IT has worked for me
| Official Luthiers Forum! http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/ |
|
| How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=44931 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | MaxBishop [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
I wanted to change the geometry on one of my flamenco guitars. To do this I carefully pulled the frets and planed down the fretboard giving it a greater angle of relief. Once this was done I re-sawed the fret slots to the proper depth and installed new frets. So far, so good - however, the finish along the edge of the fretboard is now chipped at most of the fret-ends. I'd rather not try to re-finish the whole neck assembly. The finish is hand-brushed marine spar varnish (Pettit 1015 Captain's Varnish). The fretboard is Gabon Ebony. What would you do? Thanks, Max |
|
| Author: | Michael.N. [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Buy a fine artists brush and 'fill' with a Spirit (Shellac) Varnish. A little at a time (and it takes time). It's what the violin makers use as a touch up varnish on their instruments, irrespective of whether they were originally finished in Oil or Shellac. The only difference is that their Varnish uses natural resins, whereas the Pettit is most likely a synthetic. I don't think that will be a problem though. |
|
| Author: | MaxBishop [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Hi Michael, Is the spirit varnish just regular shellac? If so, what cut would you use? Max |
|
| Author: | Michael.N. [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Shellac but you will probably have to match the colour to the pettit varnish, presumably a little Yellow? Most Oil Varnishes show some colour, especially if it contains Linseed. Something like Lemon Shellac might work but everything from Platina to Garnet is available. You can even mix them but don't forget that the colour will build (and change) the more that you put on. Do clear Shellac as a base coat. Go for a safe 2 Lb cut. it probably doesn't matter all that much. Thick Shellac will take longer to dry, thin is quicker but requires a lot more applications. You can thin it as you get very near to level. It's very similar to drop filling but with the control of the brush. Don't go putting on thick amounts each time. That could take forever. It takes a long time (dependent on thickness) but virtually all of that is waiting time. |
|
| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Max I have used CA for this. Once its dry, it can be scraped to size, then buffed to a high gloss. As always YMMV. IT has worked for me
|
|
| Author: | MaxBishop [ Wed Jan 21, 2015 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Thanks, Michael and Lance. Best wishes, Max |
|
| Author: | Goodin [ Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
I have used epoxy dyed black with good results. Just fill the gap with the blackened epoxy, let it dry, sand it flush, then French polish shellac over the sanded area. Use powdered opaque pigment to color the epoxy. Stewmac item#1856. Lacquer burn in sticks are another option but I like the durability of epoxy better for this particular application. |
|
| Author: | MaxBishop [ Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How would you fix the chipped finish on fretboard edge? |
Thanks, Goodin. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 5 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|