Scratch X part 2

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:04 am

Well..........I was so impressed by the Scratch X first time round, I thought I'd have another go. This time it was my '66 4005. What this highlighted was the Bantar was in good condition, just not very clean. The 4005 was a little dirty - but has more wear. The results are still great. It still has the mojo because of the wear, but it shines and has a real depth to the finish now..................

jsm610 · Post by **jsm610** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:18 am

Looks good.

What are you doing in the areas where it is just wood (finish worn off) - are you just waxing that part too, or waxing around it?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:29 am

Very cool, Graham. I'm tempted to break my stuff out again seeing these results, LOL...it looks great.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:01 am

I waxed all over (steady..........not that sort of waxing!!) and it didn't seem to have much effect on the bare wood areas. I thought it would do no harm?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:04 am

I wouldn't use Zymol or Scratch-X on bare wood, Graham...they both have fillers and mild abrasives that will dry into powder and could clog the wood's pores. Bare wood wants "feeding"; Butcher's wax or Santa Cruz guitar wax works best on this. There are also paste leather waxes (like colorless paste shoe polish) that are good on bare wood.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:05 am

Paul W. doesn't recommend using it(Zymol) on bare wood. At least I assume you are using Zymol too, as Scratch-X isn't a wax.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon May 14, 2007 10:44 am

Thanks Paul.

Yes Charly - Paul knows I was using Zymol. Sorry I should have made that clear. I scratch X'd first and then Zymol'd.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Mon May 14, 2007 11:40 am

Excellent job, Graham.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon May 14, 2007 12:14 pm

Timing is everything. Paul's comment was not there when I made mine......

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:24 pm

Hey Graham, is that three slotteds and a phillips on those tuners????

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon May 14, 2007 9:28 pm

It sure is.........I think it must be a prototype?

heinpete · Post by **heinpete** » Tue May 15, 2007 12:01 am

The phillips type on the E-string gives more clarity in the sound, I have heard!

wints · Post by **wints** » Tue May 15, 2007 6:39 am

That would be the French version PhillipE...

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue May 15, 2007 11:51 am

Really nice job, Graham. When are you planning on coming over to Oz?..... I have some odd jobs for you!

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue May 15, 2007 12:44 pm

What needs polishing Howard? .............careful now