finish question

[wblock77]

New to me 2004 Taylor 815CE. It has some challenges that I know I can handle. What I am requesting an opinion on is the scratches on the back. I believe the finish is polyester. The crack has been glued and cleated. Would you leave them as part of the story (the previous s-l1600g.jpg

s-l1600h.jpgowner fell off the stage) as part of the character? The guitar is so beautiful otherwise.

[runamuck]

Yeah, I'd leave it as is and play it.

[Fathand]

I'd try to see if just buffing would improve the look enough before trying anything else.

[downtime]

I'd probably leave the crack repair alone but I would try micromesh pads then some polishing compound on the big scratched spot

[phavriluk]

I'd drop a dime on Taylor and ask. A back is easy (comparatively) to refinish/repair finish compared to just about any other part of the instrument. Maybe Taylor can make a few suggestions.

[wblock77]

Thanks for the posts. All of them make sense to me. Even the one that said to just play it. Seems like I have been neglecting my playing for luthier pursuits. There is one area of wear I just don't get. Willie Nelson has it on his guitar too. Pick wear right under the high E string. I am trying to picture how I might make a soundboard dig right below the first string. I'm pretty easy on a guitar but can't picture enthusiasm enough to do it. IMG_7383.jpg

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by wblock77

Thanks for the posts. All of them make sense to me. Even the one that said to just play it. Seems like I have been neglecting my playing for luthier pursuits. There is one area of wear I just don't get. Willie Nelson has it on his guitar too. Pick wear right under the high E string. I am trying to picture how I might make a soundboard dig right below the first string. I'm pretty easy on a guitar but can't picture enthusiasm enough to do it. Attachment 83921

My buddy who plays with metal finger picks put pretty significant dents in my brand new Cedar topped Lowden the first time he played it. I suspect that's the case here.

[wblock77]

Thanks Rudy. Now that makes perfect sense. I should have thought of that. I believe you are spot on. Sorry about the Lowden. Ouch. I have other guitars that I would not want that to happen to.

[mirwa]

Its an early ultra violet light cured finish.

It looks IMO to deep to sand and buff out, likely you will need to sand the whole back of the guitar with 320 grit and then respray it

Steve

[wblock77]

I think you are right about the scratches as they didn't polish out. I think I'll just let it go for now. Something I do need to do is to install a cleat on the soundboard lower bout way down in the basement. I didn't realize one had to have monkey arms to do this for a jumbo. I've searched here but have difficulty finding what I am looking for. Searching YouTube next. If you have a good method for this, please let me know.

Update- Got my answer. Magnets and two-way tape.

[downtime]

You could try the Glu Boost finish repair product. Pick a small section where it is scratched and test it out.