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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: Sifu Ben on October 21, 2010, 12:27:09 PM

Title: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on October 21, 2010, 12:27:09 PM

Really easy, took me maybe a minute, worked really well.
How to video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGz6IZ9BFI&feature=channel

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ethan_hanus on October 27, 2010, 02:57:31 AM

Nice, that seems rather easy to do, and I liked how you showed the difference. I don't really need to do that to my guitar, since I've pretty much worn off the poly finish through sheer constant playing haha.

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Mr. Air on November 12, 2010, 07:56:15 AM

Seems like a really usable and easy mod. If you can call it a mod at all  :D

What's the name of the paper used? I didn't catch it during the video.

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on November 12, 2010, 11:54:04 AM

It's not paper, it's plastic scourer. You need something like Scotchbrite ultrafine (grey). You can get it on ebay for £5 for more than you'll ever need, or try to score some from a friend who works in a body shop.

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ratspeak on November 14, 2010, 04:05:24 AM

I want to try this on my Blackjack now. I'm used to gloss finishes but the 7 string neck is a bit bulky compared to my Horizon, so I might do this to compensate.

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ElectricTurkey4369 on November 22, 2010, 10:03:09 PM

Quote from: Sifu Ben on November 12, 2010, 11:54:04 AM

It's not paper, it's plastic scourer. You need something like Scotchbrite ultrafine (grey). You can get it on ebay for £5 for more than you'll ever need, or try to score some from a friend who works in a body shop.

Could I use VERY fine sandpaper? I cant seem to find any scouring pads anywhere...

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on November 22, 2010, 10:24:24 PM

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Three-Base-Care-Buffing-Fibertex-Scotchbrite-Pads-/230549059747?pt=Snowboarding&hash=item35adcb78a3

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ElectricTurkey4369 on November 22, 2010, 11:27:56 PM

Would these work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002KI94Y8/ref=mp_s_a_6?qid=1290468345&sr=8-6

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on November 22, 2010, 11:56:13 PM

No, you want these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref=mp_bxgy_p_dp_y?qid=1290468345&a=B002KIAPZ0&sr=8-6

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ElectricTurkey4369 on November 23, 2010, 12:22:12 AM

Thank you!  :D

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: ElectricTurkey4369 on December 10, 2010, 11:27:24 PM

Hey, sorry to bring this topic up again but, can really fine steel work too?

Title: Re: Just de-glossed my neck!!
Post by: Sifu Ben on December 11, 2010, 07:29:19 AM

Should do, but there's health and safety implications to using it.