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I just pre-ordered "Close To The Edge: Rock Milestones" on Amazon and they said I might also be interested in "Yes: Total Rock Review (2006)" DVD...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GL18I6/ref=pd_luc_02101B000LRYT36B000GL18I6/103-7912240-7674234

Anyone have this?

Thanks Paul.

Paul - in a previous post on this thread you said "I use 3M Perfect-It III Machine Rubbing Compound, which you can get in 8-ounce bottles wherever auto body shop supplies are sold."

I have been trying to find this everywhere. On 3M's website, there are 2 variants...

3M™ Perfect-It™ III Rubbing ...

Thanks Paul for all your advise. Now I have my work cut out for me.

On closer inspection, I don't see any rust on the toaster mounting screws. I just assumed that the brownish color was rust. If it's a chemical reaction with the paint, would it make sense to try to remove the paint and touch up these areas too (or just leave well enough alone)?

And regarding the ...

Yes, though faint, there is a brownish area around each mounting screw. Looks like it's a combination of residue from the rubber grommets and rust from the toaster mounting screws. Maybe I should use either some of the same tape (what kind is this?) that RIC installs under the switch and pots or ...

I have a similar problem with a 4001CS pickguard around at least 4 screws (fortunately, not near limited edition signature). The areas are all relatively small -- and all white. Do you think water-based acrylic is the answer here as well? What preparation would you recommend prior to application ...

If it were me, I'd go for the club bass. A friend of mine owed one of these (way back in the 60s) that I played many times. I had a 65 violin bass at the time (and I own a different 65 violin bass now) and the club bass was a nice change. If I were buying another Hofner, I'd definitely get the club ...

Finally got myself registered on this forum (some mix up with activation key). I now own Geoff's C64S. It is everything I'd hoped for. I absolutely love the 'S' features -- particularly the satin finish. The sound took a bit of getting used to. I've been playing a MusicMan Sterling and it's ...