scratch on a guitar

[crisgal]

i have committed the only act in our house that is punishable by death!
I have accidently scratched my son's super-duper-saved-up-for-two-years-did-without-stuff-to-get-it-cost-a-small-fortune-limited-edition-only 20-in-the-world guitar.
It's only an inch long (the scratch not the guitar!) but he is not speaking to me.
Has anyone any ideas?
It is a creamy white gloss finish, and only a surface scratch.
I would appreciate any advice given!

[nonomaybe]

What is this super etc., etc., guitar made of?

[crisgal]

wood with like a shiny gloss lacquered coating.

[terence7556]

how about taking it to a local french polisher?

[nonomaybe]

Although the super whotsit will benefit, in the fullness of time from loads of bumps and scratches, (it's called character), if you have to remove the mark and it is really superficial it may rub out with T-cut or something a tad more abrasive, finished off with a touch of lacquer or French polish.If your precious one still won't talk to you ..... make the most of the peace and quiet!!

[tamborine]

disaster....will effect sound/playing/value - NOT! Apply wood filler & stainer for him to repair.

Give him a clip round the ear for sulking & direct him to High Street to busk for a living.

[crisgal]

ha ha
thanks guys :-)

[BillyBB]

There are systems that can make this type of mark disappear call/email http://www.konig-uk.co.uk/ and ask if anybody local to yourself has done their training course. Many locksmiths do it to complete repairs to PVCu doors etc
Taking the guitar to them will probably save a call out charge.

[Tweed]

French polishing won't do unless the whole guitar is polished. It's probably nitrocelluose lacquer that's not easily repaired. Sorry, but don't know how to fix. Tell him the guitar is for playing - not looking at and show him a picture of Rory Gallagher's guitar.