Doc_J
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Found another toxic uke/case relationship this morning. Played my Ono bari in early morning light and I noticed a rectangular 1/2" by 2' surface mark on the lower bout. On close examination it appeared the cloth strap connecting the Oahu case top and bottom had left a slight texture impression in the finish on the top, where it folds and contacts the top when closed. I've had this uke & case about 10 months, and somehow never noticed it until today.
It might be that water-based lacquer is a softer finish (than nitro ?), and took a cloth strap impression over time. I don't think it was a chemical reaction. Two actions were taken:
1) Snipped out the cloth strap in the case. It wasn't holding the top open and therefore not needed. Gone.
2) Used a very light buffing compound on the top to lessen the finish mark. Looks 98% better now. Don't see it much. Picture added.
Wow. Who would have thunk that the case protecting my uke might harm it?
I've had other toxic case relationships before: Another case reeked of guitar polish so much, I had to let the uke air-out for a day, and the case air out for weeks.
Anyone else have a toxic case relationship?
It might be that water-based lacquer is a softer finish (than nitro ?), and took a cloth strap impression over time. I don't think it was a chemical reaction. Two actions were taken:
1) Snipped out the cloth strap in the case. It wasn't holding the top open and therefore not needed. Gone.
2) Used a very light buffing compound on the top to lessen the finish mark. Looks 98% better now. Don't see it much. Picture added.
Wow. Who would have thunk that the case protecting my uke might harm it?
I've had other toxic case relationships before: Another case reeked of guitar polish so much, I had to let the uke air-out for a day, and the case air out for weeks.
Anyone else have a toxic case relationship?
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