"Mark Davis" wrote in message
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In article , Mike Marlow
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"Mark Davis" wrote in message
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I am refurbishing an old rectangular bass case to use for another
guitar. I'm at the point where I'm almost ready to put new vinyl on
the
outside and new lining and padding on the inside. I know that I need
to
have a smooth surface to glue the fabrics to, but is it important to
get every bit of the old glue off the wood, or can I just sand it
smooth and reglue. Most of the glue is gone, but there are a few
spots,
particularly along the edges of the insides of the shell where it
curves, that have a pretty good glue accumulation. Thanks.


If you use a contact cement Mark, you don't need to get every bit off.
Do
be careful though and get it perfectly flat. Every minor imperfection
in
your surface is going to telegraph through the new vinyl.

I'm a little apprehensive about using contact cement. I have concerns
that the fumes could get into the case and possibly damage the finish
on the guitar. Is this a legitimate worry? Thanks.


I've not heard of such a thing posing a problem Mark. Contact cement is
used around wood finishes all of the time. You could always let it air well
for a few days before putting the guitar in it. Our of curiosity - what
kind of guitar?
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-Mike-