Members Spike Li Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ok, so long story short, i just recently got back from holidays in Japan - where naturally I bought myself a guitar. A second hand, quite beat up Edwards LP Custom copy with aged binding. Great guitar, even though its been put through its paces its still very nice to play, plus I got it for a steal at about half the price of a new Edwards! XD Anyway, so today I decide to clean off a bit of the gunk it gotten on it during my travels, so I bust out the faithful alcohol wipe things and give the bottom (leg cutaway) of the guitar a quick wipe down... shortly afterwards i notice the alcohol leaving a white residue on the side guitar, which I wipe off. I then look at the bottom to find the same reidue... but only this time it doesnt wipe off as easily o_0.... So now there is a bit of a faded/white patch on the bottom of my guitar Im not sure but I read somewhere that Edwards guitars have a thin nitro coat over a poly coat, and whatever the coat is the alcohol wipe has left a bit of a mark on it Not the end of the world seeing as how the guitar is already beat to {censored}, but im wondering if there is anyway of remedying this? Or have I really screwed up? Pics attached (for the first time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Preacher Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sorry I can't help you - but that's a gorgeous guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted May 14, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2010 Or have I really screwed up? Pics attached (for the first time ) Not really screwd up, just taken the tinted lacquer off, you could just buy some tinted nitro from Reranc and touch it up. But yes that is one of the LTS (Lacquer Taste Series) with a nitro top layer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwai Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 It's ruined, send it to me ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 It's ruined, send it to me ASAP. this... but for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slave2TheAudio Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 For future reference. DON'T EVER USE ALCOHOL TO CLEAN YOUR GUITAR! Alcohol is used for removing lacquer finishes, etc. There are better products for that sort of thing. Try one of the guitar cleaning products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Would naptha be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wedgehed II Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schoolie1 Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Would naptha be ok? Naptha should be fine! It's the only guitar care product that you can buy at 7-11;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 A bit like you with that guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted May 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2010 Not really screwd up, just taken the tinted lacquer off, you could just buy some tinted nitro from Reranc and touch it up. But yes that is one of the LTS (Lacquer Taste Series) with a nitro top layer Thanks for the replies guys! Just to be sure - the lacquer is the nitro yeah? Or is it something different? For the record I do feel like a bit of a douche I mean I just wasnt thinking cause I hadnt used those alcohol wipes on my gibsons cause I was worried about the effect it would have on the nitro :facepalm: Its not that bad, being on the bottom, looks kinda dusty or something, but still o_0... Never heard of Naptha, maybe I should give that a shot next time... Oh and if you want me to send you the guitar, Im gonna need a credit card number, bank account details, home address and a scan of your passport... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted May 15, 2010 Members Share Posted May 15, 2010 I would never just use alcohol to clean a guitar. Alcohol is bad, m'kay Maybe next time you should use something more guitar friendly, such as.... Oh, and HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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