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10-24-2016, 08:16 AM
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Lacquer Chips
Hi all, new to the forum. I recently acquired a '56 Gibson archtop that has lots of checking/crazing. The top and back are sound but the sides have numerous spots, some up to an inch in diameter, where the lacquer is gone, leaving bare wood. I don't want to refinish the sides, just stabilize chips with thinner and brush lacquer back over bare spots. Does this sound reasonable or should I soften edges of chips and then spray entire sides to get more uniform finish? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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10-24-2016, 11:56 AM
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Will have to do something, there's too much exposed wood and when handling the instrument sometimes have lacquer chips left on my hands. Even thought about just stabilizing edges of chips and maybe rubbing on some shellac seal coat. Will post some photos soon.
Last edited by DoctorBB; 10-24-2016 at 01:04 PM.
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10-25-2016, 06:08 AM
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If the original finish is de-laminating to the point where chips and flakes are falling off while playing I doubt that any brush on repair technique will stop it. Improper restoration will also have a sever negative impact on value of the instrument.
Without seeing at least some pics it is almost impossible to give any real guidance on this....
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