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Varnish on collar

Concordia

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Some guys get lipstick on their collar when they fool around. I got a smear of varnish from a new violin.

Anything to be done apart from a lukewarm soak and a trip to the laundry?
 

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I would scrub the stain with a brush, a fingernail or tooth brush. Use soap and warm water. In my experience, this gets anything out.
 

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Thanks. Luckily, it didn't run too deep. Water, scraping with fingernails, and an insurance spritz of "Shout" or some such seem to have done the job. We'll see how it comes back.
 

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Originally Posted by Concordia
Some guys get lipstick on their collar when they fool around. I got a smear of varnish from a new violin.

Anything to be done apart from a lukewarm soak and a trip to the laundry?


Violin-right. You were laying a quick topsides coat before putting her away for the winter weren't you
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If the varnish hasn't set, I've had good luck with turpentine.
 

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Originally Posted by yachtie
Violin-right. You were laying a quick topsides coat before putting her away for the winter weren't you
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I have many vices. More than one employ bright finish.
 

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