Author Topic: Dulling a guitars finish (Read 1250 times)

crimesofpassionandy · « **on:** March 27, 2008, 06:42:06 PM »

I've got an Ibanez J-Custom 7 which has a shiny gloss finish on the body. Any ideas on how the finish could be dulled to make it less shiny or matt finished? Bit of the old sandpaper perhaps?

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2008, 06:47:03 PM »

Why do you want to make it matte?

Your best bet would be to use a fine grit wire wool and try to get it as smooth as possible but I would not recommend you do so.

If you are so desperate to change the finish I would recommend sending it to a professional, or doing a proper job of it yourself rather than a quick fix.

crimesofpassionandy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2008, 06:57:49 PM »

I just prefer the look of satin finished guitars, plus when you gig 'em, you dont have to polish the finish up after each night. A big plus!! People who relic guitars must rub the finish down to dull it somehow I guess. It just looks too new and sickly the way it is. I like road dogs :D

WezV · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2008, 07:42:38 PM »

Quote from: crimesofpassionandy

plus when you gig 'em, you dont have to polish the finish up after each night.

maybe not - but you might have to re-satinise every so often because it will buff back up to shiny with use

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