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Removing surface scratches from a lacquered stock..


Wingman
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Hi Guys

 

I have a nice AYA No.3, which although has a rather plain lacquered stock I rather like the finish that's there. The stock has a few surface scratches here and there, nothing bad just what looks to be surface damage to the hard lacquer finish. I don't really think the gun needs a full strip and refinish but I wouldn't mind trying to polish some of the scratches out. Looking at a few youtube videos there seems to be a product in the US called "Markron Scratch Remover" but this doesn't seem to be available here in the UK. Also toyed with the idea of some automotive product like T-Cut but haven't tried it for fear of damage...

 

So just wondered from the PW gurus if there are any methods, products or tricks that people have employed to smarten up a scratched lacquer finish?

 

As always any advice is appreciated!

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If they are fairly deep,its easier to strip it..

To much effort to try and bring it Flat mate.

Not deep at all just surface.

I've used t-cut, no problem at all.

Hey Will can you give me some more details on how tcutting worked out when you did it?

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You mix it into paste.you could first try with a dampish cloth and rub it in .then clean it of.see if that has done anything.if not then the finest grit paper 1200 or 1500 and use it like you would wet and dry. Keep check to see how its going .if you get to were you think it right i would then give it a light waxing .there are people using it on youtube .

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With rottenstone, dip your atch in linseed oil or water as a lubricant, then in the powder, only rub in single direction with the grain, this stuff will cut through the laquer to bare wood in no time, so be very careful, keep the cloth damp with your lubricant of choice and use the powder sparingly.

 

Dont mix it, dont rub in circular motions or you are creating more work, look at guitar finshers and scratch repairs on you tube and the like, they put on a great finish and also will show you how to repair scratches and deep ones at that.

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