Cleaning metal surfaces allow new corrosion to occur. A slightly corroded surface will inhibit new corrosion
How can corrosion inhibit corrosion?
I found a clean and dab of grease will inhibit corrosion the best on my oldies.
Cleaning metal surfaces allow new corrosion to occur. A slightly corroded surface will inhibit new corrosion
How can corrosion inhibit corrosion?
I found a clean and dab of grease will inhibit corrosion the best on my oldies.
Beeswax it is from now on.
If you are thinking about a light overspray of clear lacquer I don't think that is a bad thing . From what I have read when a guitar goes back to the Martin factory for a repair they give it an overspray . I look at it as maintenance , preservation . As long as it is done well and with the correct lacquer I think it makes the Uke better.
It is your ukulele to do with as you please. If I bought an old uke that had been covered in beeswax, I would send it back.
It makes the finish thicker. And many old ukes were not finished with lacquer in the first place since it was not in use until around 1927. Have you ever tried to sell a vintage instrument that has been oversprayed? Very difficult, even if Martin did it, and buyers will want a big discount for an instrument that has been altered. Original, thin finish is what most people are after. These finishes are delicate and they do wear, so that is expected and not a problem (see picture below).
Covering a worn, original finish in beeswax or more lacquer is a problem
It makes the finish thicker.
a 60's Martin could be the Holy Grail for this guy, don't knock it, it's a very nice instrument.
I wasn't knocking anything.