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Removing light scratches
What's the best way to remove what appear to be light pick scratches from the pickguard and the top finish of the guitar. At first I thought it was a haze and tried Naptha but it didn't do anything. Would Meguiar's Deep Crystal #2 polish be safe and effective? It's a Martin OM -21 Special and I think it has a nitrocellulose finish.
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I've had excellent results with D'Addario Restore Detailer (Step 1).
On the wood, anyway. Don't know about the pickguard.
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Whom ever created those pick marks needs to refine their technique. Try some polishing compound or micromesh...
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Rubbing compound first followed by polishing compound. At least on the pick guard. May want to skip the rubbing compound on the wood and just use polishing compound. Use a cloth diaper or microfiber cloth.
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Meguiers #2 Fine Cut Cleaner is more likely to do the job, if you want it. https://www.meguiars.com/professiona...er-m0216-16-oz |
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Good insight above. I'll add, if you do choose to use a stronger polishing compound on the nitro rub lightly, more is not always better. The other alternative of course is just enjoy the beauty marks.
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For the Nitro
https://www.guitarscratchremover.com/ For he pick guard https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...0-10-oz-liquid
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I've had good results with Eterna Shine Guitar Polish and Scratch Remover.
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Those look to me like they have impacted the wood which means there is nothing you can do about it unless you want to pay a lot of money for a pro to fix it. If it's your guitar and you made those scratches then just think of it as customized, you own it.
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