ESP Viper Urban Camo gets glossy
ESP Viper Urban Camo gets glossy
Sadly my ESP Viper Urban Camo starts to get glossy spots. The Viper got an awesome satin finish. But the glossy spots ruining the look and feel. I m very into details and for me it's a real problem
Is there a possibility to "fix" this without painting the whole body?
m1santh3op wrote:Sadly my ESP Viper Urban Camo starts to get glossy spots. The Viper got an awesome satin finish. But the glossy spots ruining the look and feel. I m very into details and for me it's a real problem
Is there a possibility to "fix" this without painting the whole body?
Hello m1santh3op,
It is in the nature of a satin finish to attain a gloss appearance over time. Both friction and compounds can cause the satin to become glossy. At this time the only remedy known is refinishing with a new satin coat.
m1santh3op wrote:Sadly my ESP Viper Urban Camo starts to get glossy spots. The Viper got an awesome satin finish. But the glossy spots ruining the look and feel. I m very into details and for me it's a real problem
Is there a possibility to "fix" this without painting the whole body?
Due to the complexity of refinishing instruments and painting in general it would be recommended to have such work performed by a qualified individual.
Unfortunately not. It's how matte finishes react to being touched. A combination of the oils in your skin and any friction from movement cause a polishing effect. It's not just guitars it happens to, anything with a matte finish eventually gets a bit glossy.