Paint Swirl .. Mid blue

[Ric_MEL]

I just got a used 620.12 from craigslist here in Portland.. .

nice condition. made in 2000... so I went for it. ( Pictures soon.. )

It's got slight swirl on the top from what would appear to be wiping with a dry cloth..

Can the finish be rubbed out to reduce that ? Any advice as to what to use and how to approach it . appreciated!
tnx.
Mark

[Ric_MEL]

Here's pics.. but they don't capture the pronounced slight swirls/scratches on the top surface.. and what looks like a slight fading on the upper bout ( where the right arm would hit the guitar while playing )

I don't want to get too aggressive ie: a rubbing compound. but hoping someone will have some experience with if or how I can do some buffing to restore the finish as much as possible.

tnx.
M

[paologregorio]

Meguiar's Scratch-X or Swirl-X, IIRC-Scratch X might not be available anymore, followed by Zymoel wax should take it out. Once in awhile there's a weird reaction between a guitar's finish and a person's body chemistry so that more aggressive treatment is needed, but that's rare, and I've only seen that on older finishes.

[Ric_MEL]

Thank you for the recommendations.

I also see over at the RIC forum.. numerous mentions of the Meguiars Scratch-X.. and references to Zymol ( the "cleaner/wax" in the light blue bottle )

I'll look here in my area for these. .and hopefully this will really improve the finish..

and I'll post "after" pics.

Mark

[rickaddict]

I'm not positive on this one, but I think that the Scratch-X formula has changed such that it is too abrasive. I believe the Swirl-X is now recommended instead. Check with Paul Wilczynski over in the Curmudgeon section.

[jps]

.....followed by Zymoel....

Are you sure you didn't mean Zymoyel?

[paologregorio]

.....followed by Zymoel....

Are you sure you didn't mean Zymoyel?

Zymoel=Zymӧl; just trying to be accurate.

[Ric_MEL]

and thanks to the Rick Resource Forum.. I've compiled my RIC care kit...

I'm here in the Portland, OR area..

Paul apparently most recently favors: NuFinish Scratch Doctor. Available at Walgreens in the Auto care dept. $12

Zymol cleaner wax ( Zymoel ) . Had to call around, but a very well stocked ACE hardware in Forest Grove had ONE bottle. $20

Gerber 100% cotton FLAT diapers ( note: most are pre-sewn/folded into diaper, but they had ONE package of the Flat ones.. .. ) one package available at local Target: $14 for 6 diapers ( they are huge: 24" x 27" each .. ) Will launder those today. to get 'em ready.

Will try to get better pictures of the finish issues I'm trying to resolve. then "after" photos...

[kaleb2470]

That finish gorgeous...and I've never even liked blue rics.