Any Way To Stabilize Finish Checking In CV Clearcoat?

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Any Way To Stabilize Finish Checking In CV Clearcoat?

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I have a 1990s Ric 360 in Fireglo that has some finish checking in the CV clearcoat over the binding, principally in the area where the neck meets the body. I gather from other threads on this topic that the only way to completely remedy this issue is to do a refinish (which would probably not make any economic sense in this case), but is there a simple way to stabilize and seal the cracks before any CV flakes off? The clearcoat cracking on the 360 looks similar to the cracking photographed in the thread link copied below, though it's not as severe:

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Would a light application of clear lacquer-nail polish in the cracks help to hold the CV in place and stabilize the finish? I once used that approach with apparent success on a 1990s 330 that was showing some lacquer checking around the fret ends, but the dark woodgrain on the neck would have masked any perceptible differences in appearance between the clear lacquer and the CV. Any insights would be much appreciated.
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In the vernacular of the street, "bump." Any beneficial suggestions from the finish experts out there? Thanks!
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Hmmm, the curmudgeon must have overlooked this thread temporarily. Hang in there and I bet he'll be along shortly.
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kiramdear wrote:Hmmm, the curmudgeon must have overlooked this thread temporarily. Hang in there and I bet he'll be along shortly.
Or post this in his 'hood.
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This is his "hood"
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winston wrote:This is his "hood"
I was thinking the other 'hood, the one that smells of paint thinner! :mrgreen:
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Point taken Jeff. :lol:
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