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lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6170
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 2:03 pm:   Edit Post

I hope someone around here can steer me in the right direction. I just picked up a Daion copy of a Martin D-45. It has a smudge that looks like smeared glue on the top. Any suggestions on how to remove the glue smudge and restore the shiny finish?

Thanks,

Bill, tgo
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 1914
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post

First thing I'd try is a soft cloth dampened with warm water.

Second would be (on Dan Erlewine's advise) spit.

Third would be lighter fluid (Zippo type, not charcoal). Unless it's nitro. I'd research more before trying that.

Hex or snowflake?

Peter (who's read Dan's book & watches his vids - the advise was not, alas, in person)
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6171
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks, Peter. Will try and let you know. Snowflake. Gorgeous guitar, excellent, almost new condition. Got it on craigslist for a mere $300! To the seller it was just an unknown Japanese guitar. Inside, it's a Yamaki YD-35. Daions were made in the Yamaki factory. A little on-line research shows the same guitar with "Yamaki" on the peghead as well as some with "Daion".

Bill, tgo
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 2399
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 1:52 am:   Edit Post

A pic may help of the damage so we can all assess it.
Hope it is not superglue as that is permanent
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 486
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 2:44 am:   Edit Post

Acetone will break down CA glue. (superglue) I've gotten by with it on some finishes.

Style 45 snowflake is a classy look Bill.

And <chanting> Truuussst theee Erlewine booook...

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