First Parker, finish issues

[stereosilence]

I just bought my brother's Fly Classic to keep it in the family. I'm super excited about it (now I need to get good at playing guitar!)

The finish is natural mahogany, but has a nasty, milky haze in it. I assume it has absorbed air moisture somehow. Is there any way to get rid of it short of having it totally refinished? I've seen it suggested to a hair dryer or polishing compound, but I don't want to damage anything.

[mmmguitar]

This seems to be a commonly reported/photographed issue afflicting both Ken and USM-era Flys with that finish, over time.

Unfortunately, I don’t recall any solution less invasive than stripping the poly (not a fun job) and refinishing being reported on the old forum. Even if you were to rough up the poly and spray an opaque color over it, it’s possible that the haze is resulting from the finish delaminating from the guitar.

Hopefully someone else will chime in with other suggestions.

[vjmanzo]

Unfortunately, I think @mmmguitar’s assessment is spot on.

I would take it to a professional if you’d prefer not to live with that milky color. Is it that bad? It looks almost “relic’d” in the photo

#FinishMatters

[jb63]

I used to troll finish haze ones on ebay because they were $500 cheaper. I say leave it like it is because it is unique and still plays like a parker!

[mmmguitar]

I used to troll finish haze ones on ebay because they were $500 cheaper.

What did you end up doing with them?

[jb63]

I never bought any of them, but I considered it! I really like this one...

[stereosilence]

I wish it was a bit "cooler" in terms of the aging. The haze is very widespread and really hides the wood top, which is a shame. It was such a gorgeous wood grain when it was new. I would love to have it fixed or refinished for sentimental reasons (I don't plan to ever sell it), but I'm not sure if I can afford that.

Does anyone have any information on what type of finish was used for this guitar? I know a lot of the materials were innovative and non-standard. I also heard there is a person who worked on the finishes that still does refinishing work. Maybe I'll contact that person and see if they have any advice or a quote on having it totally refinished.

[vjmanzo]

Does anyone have any information on what type of finish was used for this guitar?

Yes, there's some info on Finishes in this thread

I also heard there is a person who worked on the finishes that still does refinishing work.

Yes, Shazrock's info is in the FAQ thread.