a question about foam for stands

[alyctes]

Can anyone tell me whether there is a specific type of foam used for guitar stands? I need to patch up a stand, and I don't want to risk using something which will react badly with the finish. Thanks in advance

[RhysP]

There's no one type of foam used, which is why some of them react with nitro finishes & some don't.

[colgraff]

In the past I have used bubble wrap and gaffer tape. It isn't pretty but it works.

[Big_Stu]

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Can anyone tell me whether there is a specific type of foam used for guitar stands? I need to patch up a stand, and I don't want to risk using something which will react badly with the finish. Thanks in advance
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I've just had that exact thing happen with the lining of my John Birch's case . Round both horn edges (SG shape) and mid way along the back of the neck. Thankfully I may have caught it in time and my trusty Gibson renovation kit has fixed it, though JayDee told me every time you do that it takes a layer of finish off so you can't do it too often.

I've seen folk use loads of alternatives after pulling the foam off a stand. From bits of garden hose to Scholl type toe or finger foam bandages. As I recall it's the older foam that's banned for fumes when it burns that also wrecks nitro finishes though I appreciate that you'd need a foam that's guaranteed not to be trouble.

Edited February 17, 2016 by Big_Stu

[Geek99]

I used the grey foam stuff from b and q that you use for insulating 22mm copper pipes

Edited February 17, 2016 by Geek99

[Rich]

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I used the grey foam stuff from b and q that you use for insulating 22mm copper pipes
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Likewise. It's hardwearing and hasn't reacted with anything yet.

[Thunderpaws]

I have a roll of sticky back foam that is similar to the stuff that mouse mats were made from in the 90's. PM me and I'll send you a bit.

[alyctes]

Thank you, folks, you're lovely

[Geek99]

Yeah we know
The pipe stuff is dirt cheap at b and q