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Cosmetic scratches

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Is there a way to remove cosmetic scratches on celluloid on accordions?
 
Found this website: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/capt.accordion/gallery.html

He states: The usual construction of the accordion is of wood laminated with celluloid. The celluloid is totally cosmetic, and whatever nicks and scratches exist are there for good.

But I would think you could buff out some light scratches or scuffs. I clean and polish mine with a light furniture polish (Like Pledge) and a microfiber rag/cloth.

Heres another forum that provides some helpful tips: http://forum.melodeon.net/index.php?topic=8491.0

Hope some of this helps!
 
not got time to read these tips but there was someone who posted on here regular (adam t - where is he by the way? hi if you're still out there!) who found that toothpaste was effective for this
 
Toothpaste works well in a pinch. I use metal polish and elbow grease for small scratches in my shop. I've found Brasso, Noxon and Silver polish works very well.
 
Is there any danger in rubbing through this coating?
How thick is it?
 
If you remove scratches by hand it's unlikely to rub thru the finish. When a buffing wheel is used , care most be taken.
 
I have heard you can fill a deep scratch or groove with nail polish.
 
I use 1500 grit wet sanding paper then 2000 to remove bad scratches,this can be followed with automotive "rubbing compound, then finished with "paint fine scratch remover. matching nail polish ill work to fill in gouges, but add it one layer at a time, and give about 8 hrs between coats. Let harden several days and smooth with 1500 grit sand paper stuck onto a small smooth block of wood. you can make your own filler with scraps of celluloid dissolved in acetone, and applied with a brush.
You can do a chemical polish with acetone and a fine soft paint brush. Brush once and wait a few min before brushing again to avoid brush stroke marks.
White celluloid is the hardest to fix as it is a transparent pearl layer on top of a solid white layer you can wear through it if you are not careful.
 
I had what could be best described as small blistering appear on a large patch on my Bugari on the main body, it was disconcerting at the time but as it is my practice box I'm not too worried.

I guess it came into contact with something nasty although what I don't know?
 
I have seen vinyl shoulder straps cause that, but rarely.
 
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