To remove this glossy buildup, rub the back of the neck with 0000 steel wool. This will leave the neck feeling smooth without that sticky sensation. Remember, only use 0000 steel wool. If you use more aggressive steel wool (000 or 00) you’ll run the risk of rubbing through the protective satin finish.
Also, are Nitro necks sticky?
Re: Nitro neck is gummy and sticky!
Short of removing the finish, try some fine grit sand paper such as 1000 or 1500. You just want to remove the gloss. Don’t use steel wool unless you want your pickups to look like fur balls.
Similarly, how do I make my guitar neck faster?
Hereof, how do I make my guitar neck thinner?
How do I remove Nitro from my neck?
Acetone is the main ingredient of lacquer thinner, and it dissolves lacquer on contact. It will make short work of a nitrocellulose coating on your neck. You’ll want to do it in a very well ventilated area, but it won’t be much trouble.
How do you sandpaper a guitar neck?
You don’t want deep scratches in the wood—you’re only trying to remove a layer of clear coat and bring the wood back to a smooth finish. Use the lighter grit until the grain is slick feeling, then move to the next higher grit paper. After a few minutes with a 1000 or 1500 grit sandpaper you’re ready for the next step.
Should you sand guitar neck?
What oil do you use on a guitar fretboard?
The wood can dry out over time, and an oil like this, or linseed oil, or even mineral oil, can protect the wood and beautify it as well. Don’t overdo it. Once a fretboard has been oiled a few times, you can slow down the frequency.