BassAgent Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 A previous owner of one of my basses has tried to clean it but apparently used the wrong thing for it, since there's superficial scratches all over the body and headstock. Is there any way to kinda get rid of those scratches? They look like they're just in the clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 T-Cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Superficial scratches are really easy to make using T-Cut. All you do is put the T-Cut on an old cloth and scour round and round and the cloth scratches more than the T-Cut gets rid of them. To get rid it's harder. T-Cut can do it sometimes, but a soft pad on a power drill or buffer is going ro be the best way. This is a great example why my heart is filled with dread with questions like, "which polish should i use for my Nitro bass?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 DodoJuice, maybe after the T-cut https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-DJBVP30-Carnauba-Velvet/dp/B003JJ3GX2/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_pd_session_scf_1_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003JJ3GX2&pd_rd_r=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND&pd_rd_w=5M1O3&pd_rd_wg=28mN6&pf_rd_i=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1667995087&pf_rd_r=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, KiOgon said: DodoJuice, maybe after the T-cut https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dodo-Juice-DJBVP30-Carnauba-Velvet/dp/B003JJ3GX2/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_pd_session_scf_1_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003JJ3GX2&pd_rd_r=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND&pd_rd_w=5M1O3&pd_rd_wg=28mN6&pf_rd_i=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1667995087&pf_rd_r=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=SDW8MC8PS66YGJ4Q5MND .... and use a SOFT microfiber cloth or soft old t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Grangur said: Superficial scratches are really easy to make using T-Cut. All you do is put the T-Cut on an old cloth and scour round and round and the cloth scratches more than the T-Cut gets rid of them. To get rid it's harder. T-Cut can do it sometimes, but a soft pad on a power drill or buffer is going ro be the best way. This is a great example why my heart is filled with dread with questions like, "which polish should i use for my Nitro bass?" Thanks! It's a poly bass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, BassAgent said: Thanks! It's a poly bass though Nitro, poly, it's all in a day's work to a rough cloth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I have used Meguillar's ultimate compound to finish-polish nitro. I think it may be a bit less aggressive than T-cut. Applied with an old cotton t-shirt then polished off with a microfibre cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Be careful using a polishing attachment on power tools. Some, like drills, rotate at too many RPM and, if you're not careful, can result in burning the paint/lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Norris said: I have used Meguillar's ultimate compound to finish-polish nitro. I think it may be a bit less aggressive than T-cut. Applied with an old cotton t-shirt then polished off with a microfibre cloth This is the best way...and do it by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 10 hours ago, CH161 said: This is the best way...and do it by hand. Yes, definitely by hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Deleted Edited March 9, 2018 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 41 minutes ago, Norris said: Yes, definitely by hand 11 hours ago, CH161 said: This is the best way...and do it by hand. Depends on the gear you have access to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Meguiars Ultimate works well (smells good too) and if you want mega levels of gloss and more importantly an even nicer smell you can follow up with their ultimate polish too. That's a finer version of the ultimate, so it's still mildly abrasive - does little for removing scratches, but gives an extra shine. I also really like the Menzerna range of compounds, they seem to perform a bit better than Meguiars, but are less available without buying online. As others have mentioned take care not to burn through round the edges, but usually the factory poly is very thick, so quite difficult to burn through with this level of compound. Edited March 9, 2018 by Manton Customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Manton Customs said: Meguiars Ultimate works well (smells good too) and if you want mega levels of gloss and more importantly an even nicer smell you can follow up with their ultimate polish too. That's a finer version of the ultimate, so it's still mildly abrasive - does little for removing scratches, but gives an extra shine. I also really like the Menzerna range of compounds, they seem to perform a bit better than Meguiars, but are less available without buying online. As others have mentioned take care not to burn through round the edges, but usually the factory poly is very thick, so quite difficult to burn through with this level of compound. Yes indeed. Menzerna are great, but Maguiars are easily available in Halfords etc. I find the ultimate polish gives that new guitar shine so I tend to leave it at the ultimate compound on an older finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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