Varnish on collar

[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?

 

[Manton]

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.

 

[Concordia]

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.

 

[yachtie]

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

If the varnish hasn't set, I've had good luck with turpentine.

 

[Concordia]

Originally Posted by yachtie

Violin-right. You were laying a quick topsides coat before putting her away for the winter weren't you

I have many vices. More than one employ bright finish.