Can one refresh the binding?

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:48 pm

The binding on my Azureglo 4001 is really a bit too yellowed now. Is there any approved way to whiten it up a bit more?

If there was any risk involved I would just leave it alone, but it would be nice to get it a bit closer to its former glory.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:30 am

Try a different toothpaste! Or consult your dentist.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:37 am

It's not really the binding that's yellowed, but the CV covering it. The binding on my '81 is the same color now as the body of my formerly white '77.

imnoone · Post by **imnoone** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:38 am

Hey Bob, I posted your question on guitarrefinishing.com and the early answer is scraping it with a razorblade (to remove the yellowed layer). Sounds a little over-the-top to me!

henry5 · Post by **henry5** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:11 am

Bob, I personally think it's just way past it's sell by date and thus should be sold to a fine upstanding forum member at a pittance (takes one step forward).