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10-09-2010, 02:23 PM
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Deet and carbon fiber guitars?
I know that deet has a horrendous effect on guitar finishes, but does anyone know if it is as bad on carbon fiber guitars? I'm heading to Belize tomorrow, and was planning on taking my CA when it occurred to me that we'll be practically bathing in deet to prevent Dengue Fever. Anyone have any experience, knowledge, or even theories to propose? Thanks!
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10-09-2010, 03:55 PM
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I would worry that it might cloud the finish. Might need to rent an Esteban for that gig...
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10-09-2010, 04:43 PM
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Quote:
And I can't rent an Estaban, I need a guitar. 
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10-09-2010, 04:50 PM
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I've heard that CA used automotive finishes on their guitars.
http://www.wildbackpacker.com/gear/i...gredients.html DEET is a "plasticizer." It can have adverse affects on most synthetic fabrics (such as rayon or spandex), auto paint, watch crystals, varnished surfaces, golf-club grips, leather and plastic.
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10-09-2010, 05:09 PM
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Come on! A little Dengue Fever won't hurt you.
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10-09-2010, 05:10 PM
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Deet is harsh -- I used the really strong stuff (95%) 20 some years ago when I worked for forestry in the summers. Paint, dashboard, steering wheel, pens, etc. were detrimentally affected.
I have no experience with carbon fiber guitars and deet, but they "might" actually fare worse than wood if the deet gets through the finish and affects the resins. cheers, andrew
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10-09-2010, 07:39 PM
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Greetings, At the very least buy one of these. http://www.guitarsalon.com/product.php?productid=3430 . As added protection cut the feet off of some tube socks and use them to cover your forearms. Even with the guitar protector I would not wear a tee shirt that had beed sprayed with Deet while playing. Good Luck.
Brian
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#8
10-09-2010, 08:02 PM
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My suggestion is that you wear a loosely fitting long sleeve shirt when you play - go ahead and apply Deet as needed to your arms, neck and face, but keep it off your fingers and anywhere on your hands except for the backs of your hands.
That's what I do when playing music in skeeter country... whm
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10-09-2010, 08:40 PM
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Thanks everybody for your help. I'll let you know how it turns out when I get back next week.
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10-20-2010, 06:45 PM
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Follow-up
I just got back from a week of working with students and teachers in Santa Elena, Belize. I brought my Composite Acoustic along with me and it handled the trip just fine. I was careful about the Deet; I didn't pick up the guitar until the Deet had completely dried, and I always threw a towel over the bout where I rested my arm to play. I also washed my hands well, especially the left hand. I played it for students on 2 different afternoons, and each evening I played for about 1 1/2 hours by the pool at the hotel. I had a great time and am extremely happy that I took it along with me. Thank you all for your advice.
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