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Hi Guys,

Sometime ago a topic about mineral deposits in EIR was brought up and a remedy to disolve them. I can't remember what the remedy was to disolve them. I'm experiencing
very small hair-like lines about a 1/4" long and very fine running parallel with the grain.

Is there something that will get them out? Sanding won't do it.

I appreciate your help.

Walter

Rosewood stain is the only remedy I am aware of. A dark rosewood [paste] grain filler will sometimes hide them. I have never had any luck sanding them out as it seems as though the silica runs deep into the pores. I have also used a Sharpie with some success.

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tim...
http://www.mcknightguitars.com

Walter his the thread you are looking for. EIR deposits Hope this helps.

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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA

Thanks folks...I have already tried vinegar with no luck.. Maybe I'll put a light stain and see if it absorbs the stain.

Thanks, Walter

It really is best just to dig the stuff out and pore fill. I use a surgical scalpel.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

I disappear them with a brown Sharpie.

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Howard Klepper
http://www.klepperguitars.com

When all else fails, clean the shop.

What happens if you just leave them in? Finish incompatability? Just plain ugly? Finish chipping later?

Nothing. They just remain more or less visible.

I haven't tried the Sharpie thing, but why not? It's sure easier then digging it all out. Try that first!

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."