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Cake day: June 18th, 2023

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  • You could, but I think that if you preserve it as-is, you’ll be happier.

    I work on vintage guitars and other instruments. Wear and tear is called “patina,” which I’m sure you’ve heard. In years to come, you’ll come to enjoy that little bit that’s gone away… but if you try to fix it, it might get worse and you’ll end up like Calvin trying to cut his own hair.



  • Get clear coat spray. Test a little in a spot that isn’t visible to make sure it doesn’t react with the surface negatively. Spray some onto cloth that won’t leave behind fibers or you’ll be sad, then wipe a little on a corner and make sure the material and surface coloring don’t react or run.

    After you’ve let it dry, check it.

    Hang it from a wire or something so you can get all sides in one pass.

    Spray clear coat LIGHTLY.

    Like… SUPER LIGHTLY. One small pass. Let it dry. Spray from about 6-8 inches from the clip and move your hand in one direction smoothly… left to right or whatever. Don’t do the hairspray thing where you’re just dousing it.

    Look at the clip again, make sure you’re not messing it up.

    Spray again LIGHTLY.

    You don’t want to build up a thick goop on the outside or it will be awful looking and you’ll ruin your thing.

    Let it dry.

    Don’t handle it while it’s drying.

    Did I mention to spray LIGHTLY? (It will make all the difference).