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Steve Davis
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This is the back of an old recording King archtop that I am fixing.
On advice from members here there will be no "refinishing" but I want to do something to protect and stabilise the back which is way worse than the front. Any suggestions welcome.


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Steve,
Have you seen this?

http://www.frets.com/FretsPages/Luthier/Technique/Finish/Lacquer/Amalgamator/amalgamator1.html

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Steve Davis
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Thanks Glen
Been to his site many times but never saw that !
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Carefully re-wetting the finish with a retarder or a retarder solvent blend will often help. Though I must admit that looks pretty far gone and may still flake quite a bit even after that.

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