Gross question about finish on harp

[sherry-lenox]

I was playing an 85P with a high gloss black finish this morning in 95% heat, and

realized to my horror that my shirt had actually stuck to the harp on my shoulder.

The finish now looks grayish and is fuzzy from the threads in my shirt. Is there anything I can do to make the two or three inch section a little less nasty looking?

[jennifer-buehler]

I’d like to hear an answer to this one as well.

[Indra Prabowo]

When I received my Prelude (ebony finish), some part of the neck was stuck to the case. I thought the finish was melt by heat during the transport. When I pulled the soft case, some threads from the cover were left stuck to the neck.
I was thinking to use some benzene or oil to remove the thread, but I didn’t want to take a risk of further damage. Finally, I use coconut oil used for hair treatment to clean the threads from my harp. It’s the only safest material I could thought at the moment. It also has nice sweet fragrance that is different from coconut oil used for cooking.
I removed the threads patiently with brush, picking it up one by one. Finally all the threads were removed. It does leave some scar/marks like thread pattern, but wasn’t noticeable.
I’ll try to post some picture later..
I don’t know whether such oil available in your country, maybe there will be

[Jerusha Amado]

Hi Bowie!

It’s nice to see you here on this forum.

[Indra Prabowo]

Thank you Jerusha..
I don’t have much harping experience, but I’m eager to share whatever might help all of you..

Bowie

[john-strand]

Some years back I had some pink polishing compound from Lyon Healy that I used to polish out some scratches and work up a high gloss – LH doesn’t have it anymore, but you could try an auto polishing compound in a very very fine grade –

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