Relining a case

[teleharmonium]

Has anyone here done this ? I thought I would check with the brain trust before committing. I have an original case for an M-65 which has gone funky, by which I mean that the spots where the fabric touches the guitar seem to cause discoloration or oxidization of the frets and strings.

Is there some conventional wisdom about what kind of fabric to use ? I think I remember hearing that synthetics won't react with organic finishes, and vice versa, so for nitro I'd want some sort of polyester fake velvet or muppet fur. Does that sound right ?

The case is in decent shape otherwise, and I hate throwing out original stuff.

 

[GuildFS4612CE]

No idea but just wanted to point out that the glue used to fasten the lining to the case can have quite a bearing on the outcome...no, I don't know what would be correct to use...just know it's an issue...especially as it ages.

 

[adorshki]

No idea but just wanted to point out that the glue used to fasten the lining to the case can have quite a bearing on the outcome...no, I don't know what would be correct to use...just know it's an issue...especially as it ages.

Exactly my first thought. Rubber-cement type glues contain a lot of the same solvents used to make NCL, for example. I'd think the polyvinyl glues like Elmer's and Titebond should be safe.

Another "surprise" issue I recall from years ago was apparently expanding UV foam was used as padding in cases during the '70's and it degraded NCL finishes as it began to degrade, 20 years later. So padding material should be something "non-reactive", too.

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

I lined a chipboard/cardboard case with some "furry" material. I used contact cement.

It worked out pretty well.

Of course the case was for a fairly inexpensive T-50 so I had nothing to lose!

 

[Stagefright]

3M Super 77 spray adhesive. Trap and skin 2-3 Muppets and you are on your way. I imagine it would be about the same process as replacing the headliner in your car.

 

[Uke]

Has anyone here done this ? I thought I would check with the brain trust before committing. I have an original case for an M-65 which has gone funky, by which I mean that the spots where the fabric touches the guitar seem to cause discoloration or oxidization of the frets and strings.

Is there some conventional wisdom about what kind of fabric to use ? I think I remember hearing that synthetics won't react with organic finishes, and vice versa, so for nitro I'd want some sort of polyester fake velvet or muppet fur. Does that sound right ?

The case is in decent shape otherwise, and I hate throwing out original stuff.

This has been one of my problems as well. I have one Guild case from 2000 that went completely funky on me and was causing finish problems on my D-55. My solution was just to buy a new case and store the old one in case I ever want to sell the guitar WOHC. I recently opened up a couple of SKB cases with guitars inside which had not been opened in probably 15-20 years. The urine-like smell was really over the top. Wish I knew about relining a case with something that wouldn't eventually wind up "going South".

 

[SFIV1967]

3M Super 77 spray adhesive.

Which according to the SDS contains lots of things that can perfectly destroy a NC finished guitar...Make sure that it is completely outgased before you would bring a guitar into a case where you used that stuff for.



Ralf

 

[teleharmonium]

Thanks folks for your thoughts. If I learn something else promising, I'll share it.