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Query about finish on Altamira M30 Antique.
MisterKevster
Leeds/UKNew Handmade (RF Charle plan)/Altamira M30 Antique
Hi Folks
....just acquired a 2017 M30 Antique from a well known online auction site here in the UK!!😀
It originated from Djangobooks ...as it happens.
Hoping someone can tell me about the 'antique' finish applied to the top.
I understand it is 'oil' based....trying to discover what I might use to 'harmonise' minor blemishes?
I'm familiar with the likes of Tru-Oil, Danish Oil...etc
Any thoughts most welcome!!
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I'm also keen to hear suggestions as I have a similar situation with an Altamira M01F dark antique top.
Hi Bill......I'll pm you if/when I hear anything from 'Altamira' in the U.S.
Which auction site did you use, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks
@MisterKevster You can use any type of violin oil or shellac finish that uses alcohol to renew the finish.
Excellent....needed to be sure!
Thanks
I have an M10, really have to be careful, scratches so easily. I thought I was the only one with this issue. In a few years it will look genuinely antique alright. Thinking maybe I could coat it with something else to protect it but no solutions yet.
Hi mikedv
.....also looking for a 'self-adhesive' clear pickguard to sit on the antique finish....preferably without causing damage to said finish. Any thoughts on that??
So any update on how the touch-up has worked out?
I've attached pics of mine before and after my luthier darkened the area with a little paint and then applied a thin coat of cellulose varnish.
Haven't taken the plunge yet Bill (not Tom!!)....to be fair the area is pretty darn small, and you have to really look for it!
Your pics look good....your antique finish appears a bit lighter than mine.