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   From: AA@AA.AA   
      
   "Clive"  wrote in   
   news:J08lj.159894$036.77858@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk:   
      
   > "Mick"  wrote in message   
   > news:O76lj.84930$wD5.2386@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...   
   >>I have a 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 in white (now aged to cream). I hung   
   >>it from a guitar hook which had red rubber covering the metal. I have   
   >>5 guitars hung from the same type of hook, only the Rickenbacker has   
   >>marked. It now has a red mark on either side of the neck where the   
   >>paint has been discoloured. I have tried soap, nail varnish remover   
   >>and bleach, but the discoloration has hardly changed. Anyone got a   
   >>suggestion?   
   >> Mick   
   >   
   > Unfortunately what you describe sounds   
   > like photoprinting where the dye is 'fixed' into   
   > the finish by light, even low indoors levels,   
   > and once in it stays in.   
   > It could also be due to plasticisers in the rubber   
   > which have a solvent action on some finishes.   
   > You could try a very gentle abrasive polish   
   > or even toothpaste (smokers is best!) on a small   
   > section to try to remove the discoloration but I   
   > have low confidence.   
   > Keep away from solvents like acetone, cellulose   
   > thinners etc or you could ruin the finish.   
   > Best of luck and if you get a result please post how   
   > you did it.   
   >   
      
   So you dpn't know?   
      
   Arent you supposed to be a pro?   
      
      
   Still spamming I see..   
      
   Tch tch.   
      
   Bertie   
      
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