Question for Scott P on micromeshing necks

[LunarSF]

But does it /will it take the color away? or just the nasty stuff on top coat?

[Ang3lus]

just the nasty stuff, it takes away nothing major and it looks O_o at 12,000 grit.

[LunarSF]

I gave my ric neck the treatment last night and it seemed to work well as far as de-gunking and smoothing it out. Though, I'll need to get some polish on it because it is not shiny -still has that slightly cloudy look. Because most of the guitar was mistakenly alcohol rubbed and a little gunkier than average, I actually did the front body of the guitar too, and I am slightly concerned how that will come out. (Particularly because this is a 20 year old guitar with weather checking, and the micro mesh seemed to eliminate the checking in the areas I could reach). But, something had to be done, so it was worth a gamble based on what I read here and how the neck had come out.

Funny enough, while I was cleaning the pads I used my thumb to scrub the gunk off the pads. My thumb is smooth as can be now. I probably have no print left. And it's a little sore. Probaly better to use a brush next time.

[Jan Folkson]

There is no nasty stuff on top, it's all just lacquer. If you go through the clear you will start removing color.

[LunarSF]

I applied the virtuoso cleaner to it last night and most of the shine came back. On the neck I was pretty happy.

On the body (I did front only) I was less impressed with how the micro mesh had worked. I can still see swirls and evidence of the micro meshing. And the weather checking is less obvious in those areas. You can only tell when you look close so I don't really care that much, but I would not recommend it for body. Though there is always the possibility I did something wrong. And also another caveat, remember, this finish had been previously cleaned with alcohol, by mistake.

Time will tell if the de-gunking of the neck is a longterm fix, but I have to say I was pretty happy with how this process turned out on my neck. Playability is definitely improved.

Thanks to all for the suggestions and info.

[Jan Folkson]

If you've got scratches you need to use a cut that's between the last micro mesh grit and the cleaner. Not sure where you stopped, but 3M's PerfectIt II followed by Imperial Hand Glaze would likely be good intermediary steps.

[bigaust]

sounds great.

[Rod]

Old thread revived again. Just wondering if you use the Micromesh with water or do you use it dry? I have a sticky Lp neck......
Just ordered some from stu mac

[RickyKing]

Originally Posted by Rod

Old thread revived again. Just wondering if you use the Micromesh with water or do you use it dry? I have a sticky Lp neck......
Just ordered some from stu mac

Hey, Rod! How a been!
Heading for Stew Mac now....

[tvegas99]

I've done it both ways, can't say one is better than the other... the wet way seems/feels less abrasive, maybe more smooth ... we are really micromanaging the micromesh

[Mad John]

Bumpo time!

[Rod]

That's great advise Scott.. thanks very much!!

[Mad John]

I just tried MM for the first time with great sucsess on my Road Worn 60's & 50's Strats.

WOWZEEWOWWOW!!

What a huge difference the MM made on those two scratchy necks!

However, I had to do two sessions (passes) on my Baja Tele and although it feels better, it still could use some more to make it really soft!

I guess the poly is harder to buff down.

[dc_jcm800]

Thank you, thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!
Bought the pad kit on Amazon.

I used them dry. Next time I will try wet.
Not much residue and you really do get a feel for when enough is enough going through the grits.

My main Les Paul neck feels so awesome now.