SteveXFR Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 The pick guard on my Ray35 stingray is covered in fine scratches and looks a bit rough. Is there a way to polish out the scratches and make it look good again? I don't like the idea of replacing throwing it in the bin to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Very fine wet and dry then a good buffing with t cut or similar if that doesn't work to satisfaction could always vinyl wrap it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Toothpaste is a fine abrasive... But might make the whole surface a bit matt. Edited October 29, 2021 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Toothpaste is a fine abrasive... But might make the whole surface a bit matt. Our toothpaste is collate whitening but my pickguard is black. Is there a blackening toothpaste? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, SteveXFR said: Our toothpaste is collate whitening but my pickguard is black. Is there a blackening toothpaste? Charcoal toothpaste! Made by Colgate, Arm&Hammer as well as own brand versions by Morrison’s etc. Black paste but not sure how effective it would be for your pick guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I imagine toothpaste would work best on a mint pickguard 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If you cover it with clear stone guard film the scratches won't show. Alternatively, it would be an opportunity to practice fine rattle can painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Tooth paste and or baking soda for micro scratches. Deeper scratches, jewellers rouge works wonders. if it’s deep enough to catch your finger or thumb nail when you flick it over the scratch you need to start with abrasive paper and work down to the rouge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 13 hours ago, SteveXFR said: The pick guard on my Ray35 stingray is covered in fine scratches and looks a bit rough You mean it’s starting to form it’s mojo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bassfinger said: Isn't that a relic finishing tool? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 T-Cut & elbow grease. Works a treat on poly finishes too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 I've just stolen a bottle of T cut from my dad's garage. I'll report back with results (possibly a thick ear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I tried varnishing a pickguard once… I won’t do that again… don’t recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Trueno said: I tried varnishing a pickguard once… I won’t do that again… don’t recommend. I sprayed & lacquered one on a Ricky copy. Turned out quite nice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) polywatch Edited October 31, 2021 by Ricky Rioli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 If anyone is interested, the T Cut did an excellent job. It took a couple hours and four glasses of Highland Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, SteveXFR said: four glasses of Highland Park Ahh the old highland park method, tried and tested for many tasks and usually a winner unless your chainsawing… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bunion said: Ahh the old highland park method, tried and tested for many tasks and usually a winner unless your chainsawing… The Americans swear by the Jack Daniels technique but the Highland Park method is definitely more effective. I guess its a better tone spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 hours ago, SteveXFR said: If anyone is interested, the T Cut did an excellent job. It took a couple hours and four glasses of Highland Park. Speed up T-cut by fitting one of these in a hand drill. Haven't tried the polishing bars, just the mop : https://www.toolstation.com/polishing-set/p58727?store=MJ&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=515847200309&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_fiLBhDOARIsAF4khR2Ekji3rAefGFLzcQH9umTrQ96q81MkafJmYZTjQdKIoT9vAG2SwfwaAu_YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 On 30/10/2021 at 08:42, SteveXFR said: Isn't that a relic finishing tool? Naw - that’s for Pansies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Geek99 said: Naw - that’s for Pansies I don't know how much he was exaggerating but Reef's sound tech told me their bassist ties new basses to the back of his land rover and drives down country lanes to relic his new basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, SteveXFR said: I don't know how much he was exaggerating but Reef's sound tech told me their bassist ties new basses to the back of his land rover and drives down country lanes to relic his new basses. Ooh - relic by tarmac - never thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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