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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | what kind of remover would I use to safely take the finish off the soundboard of a vintage Epaulet Ovation? Any ideas? Just "pondering" the doablility of such a task without ruining the wood underneath. Also, I've tried cleaning the fret board on this Elite to bring out more contrast between the maple inlays and the fretboard itself (both very dark)...any suggestions there? |
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| the catalyzed polymer that they use/used is pretty tough stuff, short of sanding or grinding it off I don't know how to take it off... Mwoody?
the fretboard/inlays can be brightened up with some extra-fine steel wool.
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | I tried the 0000-steel wool, but was afraid to get too aggressive...maybe I'll try it again.
If it comes to sanding the surface, I'm out...I don't want to ruin the guitar.
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Location: Upper Left USA | Aircraft Paint Remover is the only chemical way to go. It will also lift binding and consume inlays and plastic.
To do it right you'll need to pull the neck and bridge.
Do ya hafta do it? |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | I used ZipStrip on the preacher. It took quite a few coats, but it got everything off. It comes with a spray bottle which made it a little easier for me. |
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | ...I think perhaps this is a little more involved than I want to get. I can live with the guitar as is, just thought I'd spruce her up a bit if it wasn't going to be too much trouble. The thought of "consuming binding and inlays" gave me a sick feeling in my gut. Thanks all for the input though.
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Location: GA USA | Spruce her up... I get it. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Good decision not to strip the top. It ain't easy at all. |
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | ...if I'm not goping to strip the top, how about this question...is there any way of cleaning (or at least lightening up) the dirt/discoloring out of pock marks, dings, and cracks on the surface of the soundboard? I think I know the answer, but thought perhaps someone has found something that works. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Denatured alcohol wipedown and possible fill with the Cyano glue. Then use the Stewmac micro polishing abrasives.
Also, only play in dark lounges or slap a nice Nascar sticker on there! |
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | lol! That would be one big sticker! I'll try the alcohol wipedown...do I need to worry about getting the alcohol on binding or other parts...I would guess not...also, would the alcohol help lighten up a darkened walnut fretboard?
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Location: Upper Left USA | Denatured alcohol is fairly neutral but will loosen tape residue and remove "Sharpie". It evaporates out after flushing debris.
Us it on the fretboard but follow up with some fretboard oil since it will strip some.
Naptha is a good cleaner for Lacquer but is oil based and not good on unfinished wood.
I use the denatured alcohol on just about everything to remove oils and to check for scratches, etc. |
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Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | Thanks Mike...I will get a bottle today! I would guess Home Depot or a hardware store would sell the Denatured alcohol. I usually use lemon oil on the fretboard, it is a brand that is almost clear (doesn't have that heavy yellow coloring).
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