Mike's Oud Forums
Not logged in [Login - Register]
Go To Bottom

Printable Version  
Author: Subject: repairing French polish..
SamirCanada
Moderator
******




Posts: 3405
Registered: 6-4-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 10-18-2006 at 12:00 PM
repairing French polish..


I did a boo boo to my shehata when I was cleaning my fingerboard. After changing the strings I used rubing alchool to rub off fingermarks. the neck is polished with French Shelac polish Iam pretty sure.
well I droped a single drop of Alchool on the finished neck and it damaged the finish...
HELP! Its ugly!! and its a little sticky.
View user's profile View All Posts By User
Dr. Oud
Oud Junkie
*****




Posts: 1370
Registered: 12-18-2002
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Member Is Offline

Mood: better than before

[*] posted on 10-18-2006 at 01:52 PM


If yu want to repair French Polish, you'll need to French Polish the damage. Zinser Bullseye has a canned French polish, but application is tricky. There's a video, or on-line instruction. Or you could overcoat the shellac with Tru-oil.



View user's profile Visit user's homepage View All Posts By User
SamirCanada
Moderator
******




Posts: 3405
Registered: 6-4-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 10-18-2006 at 02:28 PM


Do you think I should sand the whole neck? or could I just apply this French shelac right over?
The area that needs repair is about the size of a penny, I cant tell for shure but Iam not shure if it has gone to the wood. I dont think so...

How benificial is going with the tru-oil?

need your advice here doc
View user's profile View All Posts By User
Dr. Oud
Oud Junkie
*****




Posts: 1370
Registered: 12-18-2002
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Member Is Offline

Mood: better than before

[*] posted on 10-18-2006 at 03:29 PM


You don't need to sand French Polish either to repair or over coat with Tru-oil. Tru-oil is more durable and smoother so it's a better choice for the neck. You should clean the finish with alcohol first, to remove any oil, polish or wax, then apply the Tru-oil with your finger or a small soft cloth to smooth it out. 2-3 coats should do it. Wait at least 2 days to cure, then sand with 320, then 600 grit silicone carbide sandpaper with a little oil to lubricate the sandpaper. Polish with auto, guitar or furniture polish and you're good to go.



View user's profile Visit user's homepage View All Posts By User
SamirCanada
Moderator
******




Posts: 3405
Registered: 6-4-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 10-18-2006 at 03:58 PM


thanks Doc...
I hope I dont mess it up.
View user's profile View All Posts By User
Dr. Oud
Oud Junkie
*****




Posts: 1370
Registered: 12-18-2002
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Member Is Offline

Mood: better than before

[*] posted on 10-19-2006 at 10:41 AM


The nice thing about finishes is that if you do mess it up, you can take it off and do it again...:)



View user's profile Visit user's homepage View All Posts By User

  Go To Top

Powered by XMB
XMB Forum Software © 2001-2011 The XMB Group