How to fix scratched fretboard

1. Can you buff scratches out of a guitar?
2. Can you repair a fretboard?
3. How do you get scratches out of Rosewood?

Can you buff scratches out of a guitar?

Buffing scratches is an option if they don't go too deep. When buffing scratches out, quite literally, finish is being removed until you are at the bottom of the scratch, making the finish a smooth flat surface again. For heavy scratches, wet sanding often precedes buffing.

Can you repair a fretboard?

Small, non-structural cracks can be easily fixed, while large cracks are better treated by replacing the fretboard. If you notice that your fretboard has a small crack in it or you see a small crack start to develop, you should properly humidify your guitar.

How do you get scratches out of Rosewood?

Quick action is the key to repairing rosewood furniture.

1. Place an ice cube over gum or wax for a minute to cool and harden the substance. ...
2. Repair and hide light scratches with paste wax made for rosewood furniture. ...
3. Apply paste wax on areas of the rosewood furniture that contain hazy, grayish and white rings.