Hi all.... I recently bought a new Yamaha Classical guitar, CG122 MC, nylon strings, delivered with a factory matte finish (normal for this model). The guitar's surface has a typical feel to my touch, except in one area on the sde that feels a bit rougher. I don't know whether this was just a slight factory defect in applying the finish, or whether the grain might be very slightly lifting. I'm pretty sure it's the finish in that area.
I'd like to address this issue, however minor. I was thinking a very light circular buff with 0000 steel wool, or perhaps some 2000 (or other grade) wet/dry paper, but I definitely could use some qualified advice for determining what the problem is and how to rectify it carefully.
After examining the area, it may have been buffed too much, leaving less finish - or - buffed too little leaving a slightly rougher finish in that area.
I believe the latter - not quite enough buffing (as at Yamaha they make a big deal out of the fact that they try to buff a little as possible, as they wish not to remove the very thin matte coating).
So if that is true - too little buffing - how can I now lightly buff that matte area. Thus my idea of light circular buffing with #0000 steel wool? Or is there a grade of wet/dry paper that might work? Last option: is there a wax that I can use just on the sides of the guitar (where this rougher area is)?
Gracias!
