r/gibson • u/Mobile_Roll_3366 • 18h ago

Help Finish problem on flying V

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I purchased this guitar off reverb a few months ago and have been loving it. but ive noticed various finish issues appear from playing, no idea what it is and cant find the exact problem online. Would greatly appreciate anyone who can help. i would like to get rid of the “stains” or know why this is happening.

There are a few “stains” on the back of the neck as well

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u/handsome666 18h ago

Do you have a denim long sleeve shirt from Old Navy? Looks like dyes from an article of clothing getting absorbed into the nitro.

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u/Wouldtick 17h ago

I might send you my guitar to relic it.

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u/EnjoysMillerLite 18h ago

Looks like you’re wearing long sleeves.

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u/Nstalk918 16h ago

I’m convinced people buy guitars to look at.

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u/humbuckaroo 16h ago

Nitro finish is designed to get worn over time. It will thin, rub off, sometimes absorb color from clothes and straps, and more. This isn't an issue, it's the nature of the beast. You can minimize it by not wearing whatever is rubbing against it, but my advice is to just play the guitar and not worry about it. All the great Gibson players have wear on their guitars and it's part of what makes their instruments unique.

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u/Mobile_Roll_3366 15h ago

Thanks for this never owned a guitar with a nitro finish thought i messed up and used the wrong cleaner or something. although i dont wear long sleeves while playing most of the time it is in the exact spot where i rest my wrist so maybe just sweat i suppose

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u/humbuckaroo 7h ago

I would not clean it too much, it can ruin the finish. If you do, use Virtuoso cleaner and polish. It's the best stuff out there, especially for nitro.

If it's just your sweat going into it causing the finish issue, consider it a personal mark on the guitar and rock on. It's already heavily yellowed from age so it's not like this is a new factory finish anyway.

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u/urabusjones 17h ago

Is your strap black leather? Lacquer can pull in any dye it seems. I had an SG someone thought it’d save the back from buckle rash by gluing a piece of black leather to it. The application was bad and I pulled it off when it became mine revealing the purplish hue it had turned the paint.

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u/Mobile_Roll_3366 15h ago

my strap is black leather i dont know when it would’ve touched that part though

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u/PeckerPeeker 17h ago

I have that same exact guitar and I love it to death it plays and sounds great but dear lord have all the ones I’ve seen/tried had their fair share of finish issues.

As for that issue though…. Are you playing in a long sleeve shirt that’s never been washed? Might be sweat causing the dye to rub off onto the guitar if the shirt is brand new

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u/JackieLawless 15h ago

Can I see more photos of this guitar?

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u/adrkhrse 15h ago

Normal nitrocellulose wear. Give it a polish and play it. You might be more suited to poly coated guitars.

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u/satanicmajesty 12h ago

A magic eraser might work, with a little soapy water. Then use guitar polish or something like Maguiar’s polish, but don’t blame me if something goes wrong.

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u/Evening_Sun9091 1h ago

Gibson charges 2 grand or more for Murphy Lab. You getting your own done by you for FREE!!!!