alyctes Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 There's no one type of foam used, which is why some of them react with nitro finishes & some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 In the past I have used bubble wrap and gaffer tape. It isn't pretty but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1455648715' post='2981150'] 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 [/quote] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) I used the grey foam stuff from b and q that you use for insulating 22mm copper pipes Edited February 17, 2016 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1455721190' post='2981812'] I used the grey foam stuff from b and q that you use for insulating 22mm copper pipes [/quote] Likewise. It's hardwearing and hasn't reacted with anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you, folks, you're lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yeah we know The pipe stuff is dirt cheap at b and q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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