Ok so I have some dents on the back of my Gibson SG tribute with a thin nitro satin finish near the strap button(not at the end of the instrument, behind the neck pocket) could the same technique be applied there?
Hi there, beautiful work and excellent craftsmanship!!! Just wonder if this method is considered a permanent fix? Would the wood be going back to it’s crushed / broken state in a while? Thanks
Thank you kindly. Would it be possible to steam up minute nail indentations through French- polish surface treatment? Grinding polish away would most certainly change tint and make things much worse than today.
I have done it so yes but be mindful that you could cause a "blush" or hazy white spot (and why I use cotton swabs that are only moist, not dripping). You should always do a test in an inconspicuous spot before proceeding. Good luck.
@@francissalva9307 Use an iron over a towel (no steam) and gently heatbit. The white is moisture trapped in the finish. The slow dry heat will help release the moisture. Lots of info on this by searching " remove heat rings from table" or something along those lines.
James, don't see much steam but plenty of water? Good use of Q tips though! I always use damp cloth and flat tip soldering iron.... Why do all Americans say sodering? Beats me. Cheers matey, Rob.
Learned this technique on a mosin nagant stock
There a lot of great woodworking techniques to be gleaned from tasks like that.
Ok so I have some dents on the back of my Gibson SG tribute with a thin nitro satin finish near the strap button(not at the end of the instrument, behind the neck pocket) could the same technique be applied there?
Hi there, beautiful work and excellent craftsmanship!!!
Just wonder if this method is considered a permanent fix? Would the wood be going back to it’s crushed / broken state in a while? Thanks
Yes, a permanent fix. We have a piece of furniture we used this on several years ago and it is still looking good.
Can you do this to possibly get out finger divots on fretboard?
No, those grooves are worn away wood from finger pressure. The wood isn’t crushed, it is gone.
@@RattlecanGuitarRestorations thanks for info,
Best of luck Nikao
thank you James. very interesting to me . i have never worked with wood so all of this is good info . yup i am a sponge.
There's different way to do it, you just find what works with what you have.
Thank you kindly. Would it be possible to steam up minute nail indentations through French- polish surface treatment? Grinding polish away would most certainly change tint and make things much worse than today.
Cool stuff mate, never thought of using a Q-tip, that's a good idea!
Just don't get confused and use Q-ball!
Just don't get confused and use Q-ball!
Rattlecan Guitar Restorations
hahaha shes so small I could see where that could happen lol
does it work on mat finish wood?
The finish should have no effect on the process, but test in an inconspicuous area to see if it mars the finish before you proceed.
can this be done over a dent with nitro finish on top?
I have done it so yes but be mindful that you could cause a "blush" or hazy white spot (and why I use cotton swabs that are only moist, not dripping). You should always do a test in an inconspicuous spot before proceeding. Good luck.
@@RattlecanGuitarRestorations and if the white blush were to happen, have you any idea how to remove it?
@@francissalva9307 Use an iron over a towel (no steam) and gently heatbit. The white is moisture trapped in the finish. The slow dry heat will help release the moisture. Lots of info on this by searching " remove heat rings from table" or something along those lines.
You use demineralized water so it doesn't stain the wood when it evaporates. :)
James, don't see much steam but plenty of water? Good use of Q tips though! I always use damp cloth and flat tip soldering iron.... Why do all Americans say sodering? Beats me. Cheers matey, Rob.
The steam doesn't show up very well I admit bit it's there. I have no idea why we talk funny. Just lucky I guess. Cheers.
would it work if the iron was colder (pronounced codder)
You took steaming out to a higher level of common sense...using a Q-tip...ingenious...
LOL.....many would argue the opposite but thanks and I hope it helps you out.