https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:46:23 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280453 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:03:28 +0000 Micromesh touch-up stick up to 12000 grit, followed by Meguiars ScratchX followed by Meguiars Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner Step 1. Use a microfiber cloth for the ScratchX and Deep Crystal applications.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280453 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280452 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:52:43 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance katmetal https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280452 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280447 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:23:35 +0000
I've picked up some Gibson polish to see if I can do anything with the dull patches....]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance roughtrouble https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280447 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280445 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:07:13 +0000
(...and add it to my top tips list right under wrapping an egg in clingfilm when you poach it ;))]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Misanthrope https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280445 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280443 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:02:11 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance katmetal https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280443 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280440 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:00:20 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280440 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280438 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:19:53 +0000 http://www.premierguitar.com/archive/monthly/guitar_er/07_03.htm]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance TwistedLefty https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-280438 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-30172 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:26:32 +0000
I wanted to remove the remains of a sticker from the body of my Telecaster (http://www.fender.com/products//search.php?partno=0131600305) and for some reason chose a slightly abraisive cleaning product. I didn't realise how much damage this was doing until I wiped the body down, and now the shiney polyester finish on my guitar has a horrible dull spot just below the bridge :(

Is there any way I can get rid of this dull area? I thought about looking into guitar polishes, but am worried that I've taken off too much of the coating to make a real difference. I also don't want to use a polish that might make things worse, does anyone have any experience of buffing up a finish like this? Is it even possible?!]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance roughtrouble https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-a-dull-spot-on-guitar-body/#post-30172