Help! Surface scratch

[straycat113]

I would only use a black sharpie on the back if the scratches showed wood. Devin looking at where the scratches are it looks like you may have played the guitar with a jacket on, or maybe a watch. I also believe a good tech/luthier would be able to correct it, or at least get it too where someone would have to look awfully hard to see anything. But by looking at your avatar you look like you play your guitar -unless you decided to pose for the pic lol-, and you are going to get bumps and bruises, also one day your frets will look like Mugs and you will need a fret dress, and so on. I respect that you take good care of your instrument as mostly all the guys on this forum do. In a way not that you have the first blemish out of the way it may loosen you up a bit. This may sound odd but a pristine looking ax with one ding really makes that one ding stand out, but after 3 or 4 more the guitar looks normal.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

I would only use a black sharpie on the back if the scratches showed wood. Devin looking at where the scratches are it looks like you may have played the guitar with a jacket on, or maybe a watch. I also believe a good tech/luthier would be able to correct it, or at least get it too where someone would have to look awfully hard to see anything. But by looking at your avatar you look like you play your guitar -unless you decided to pose for the pic lol-, and you are going to get bumps and bruises, also one day your frets will look like Mugs and you will need a fret dress, and so on. I respect that you take good care of your instrument as mostly all the guys on this forum do. In a way not that you have the first blemish out of the way it may loosen you up a bit. This may sound odd but a pristine looking ax with one ding really makes that one ding stand out, but after 3 or 4 more the guitar looks normal.

That's the sad reality of it I suppose. Wow way to hit me where it hurts with logic and reason. I thank you sir. I still, will do my damnedest to keep her mint! I'll keep everyone updated on my progress to get that blemish out.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Man I wish you were close by - would be great to help you out.
FWIW my guitar builder mate thought that the scratches in my Al were beyond redemption but it all came good in the end - it was touch and go though, but it all came good. I bleeb judging from the photo (which is not the ideal thing to do), that a great deal of that will come out.

 

[Gerry]

Super Glue is great for filling lacquer scratches or dents assuming you have not gone down to the wood. Micro Mesh sheets are perfect for removing surface scratches. Just Google for vids and information.

I have removed some pretty major scratches from various guitars and its not difficult. However if you are not confident then don't attempt it. Also wise to try it out on a cheap guitar or equivalent to get your hand in first. Either that or take it to a luthier.

Hope that helps.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Well the product came in today. I'm going to give it a try and let you guys know how it works. Steve Morse guitar tech recommended it so I'm pretty confident I'll be more then happy with the results. Product is Big Bends encore scratch remover. I will be using a Ernie ball microfiber cloth when applying said product.

 

[TSHOW]

When you find the answer...please post.....I have OCD too......!!!

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Well the scratches didn't really come out but boy oh boy is she pretty! It's as if this stuff miracles dirt,sweat and grime off to another dimension. Perhaps I need a coarser microfiber cloth. Did about three applications so far. Don't want to over do it. I'll just have to accept defeat.

I'm a sad panda.

 

[Gerry]

Hi there I did give you the answer but looks like you may have missed it. Micromesh sheets are used for taking out scratches and polishing perspex on aircraft windows. Just Google it but here is a video although not that good but believe me used correctly these work.

Micro-Mesh guitar finishing paper - YouTube


Like I also said if a fair amount of lacquer has been removed in the scratch Super Glue works as an excellent filler. Just run some masking tape either side of the scratch and then pour some super glue into the scratch. Let it dry then by using a foam pad and the micro sheets you can flat it out and polish it back. Bingo No Scratch.

 

[Coffeemug]

Devin, did you order from Guitar Scratch Remover too?
I'm still with Spud...judging from the pics the scratch doesn't look too nasty...I wouldn't give up hope.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Im going to order ALL the things!

 

[threeminutesboy]

come on 4 pages thread for a scratch?

A guitar is a tool, exactly like a car. As long as the car can lead me from A to B and the guitar can give me the sound I like I'm fine

my next guitar has 2 stress cracks (will have it in 2 weeks hopefully) and I don't care