I have a few of my fret boards that seem to have a light color thats stuck into some of the grain (mostly on older necks). What is it, skin residue or what. I lemon oil all of my necks but i cant clean this out. Is there any thing that can clean this before i oil or certain method to eliminate them. i have even dyed my boards it still stays in some of the grain. :think:
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Will the zippo fuel harm a maple fretboard?I ask because I am a welder and no matter how many times I wash my hands I can never get them completely clean.There is a little darkening on mine too,so you say zippo fuel works?I want to try it but don't want to hurt the board.Also I have black skull and crossbone inlays,would it harm those at all?I have used zippo fuel for other things,it works wonders for transfering inspection stickers from vehicle to vehicle.Illegal but worse things have happened.BLS/SDMF
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Originally posted by BallooTheBear View PostI have used zippo fuel for other things,it works wonders for transfering inspection stickers from vehicle to vehicle.Illegal but worse things have happened.Models
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Naptha (zippo fuel) is frequently recommeded as a cleaner for guitars. Stew-Mac sells it by the can. If (back then) I knew it was just lighter fluid, I could have saved a few bucks LOL!
I thought I replied to this thread but I guess it didn't take.
The white stuff is wax from using bad stuff on the fretboard like Pledge or some other waxy stuff. You need to disolve or melt it to get rid of it. Not easy. Maybe a tooth brush to scrub it out.
After that, stick with the Dr's bore oil as Dreamland_Rebel said. Thin oils won't solidify into the white wax that is being seen.
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Originally posted by DonP View PostThe white stuff is wax from using bad stuff on the fretboard like Pledge or some other waxy stuff. You need to disolve or melt it to get rid of it. Not easy. Maybe a tooth brush to scrub it out.I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.
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Originally posted by DonP View PostJust thinking out loud, I wonder if you hit it quickly with a propane torch? Just very quickly to melt the wax?
( as with a blow dryer or iron ) and the wax will transfer to the paper. However you probably only have trace amounts in the grain of the neck so it may not grab to the paper.
you don't want to get it too hot as you risk loosening your inlays/frets.Last edited by Trem; 03-15-2011, 03:00 PM.
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I have a used model 4 neck that had a lot of white residue junk in the open pores of the rosewood board. After trying a bunch of stuff without results, I used a pin and dredged out the residue, being careful not to pull out out wood. It was tedious, but the worst part was the 1st 5 frets and it didn't take too long. I did it a few minutes a day for several days."Your work is ingenius…it’s quality work….and there are simply too many notes…that’s all, just cut a few, and it’ll be perfect."
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naptha and a soft-to-medium wire brush. Or a hard-bristle tooth brush - but it'll take longer. warm room and a hair dryer helps a bit.
then follow with a conditioner and buff it or hand rub [hehe] it up.
And patience!Last edited by GuerillaPete; 03-17-2011, 09:24 PM._______________________
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