So do you just tape it off and run the Scotchbrite over it a bit, or do you Scotchbrite then polish then repeat in some number of steps, or what? Enquiring minds want to know...
LOL! I couldn't be happier with the results and below is how it worked for me. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again and already have plans for another but only you can decide. I went past a point of no return. I didn't start out there but was so happy with the results it was worth it to keep going.
I taped it up first and tried a couple different ways on different necks and between passes. I tried spot wet sanding (on a different neck than below), scotchbrite, wax, and scratch remover. I have micro mesh multi pack and liberon 0000 to try on another neck. Note the mico mesh rating is different than sand paper and liberon is the best steel wool. I won't comment on how that works yet but can about how I'd use the scotchbrite (see above post on which), tape, and wax.
1- Tape up the guitar what you don't want sanded with blue painters tape, get the 3 pack multi size.
2- Start light pressure passes with the grain up and down the neck palming the scotchbrite- Don't dig into it. Take your time.
3- Use the Meguiars scratch remover in between a couple or few times. This step really helps give you confidence to show up to point its easily reversible.
4- Approaching "point of no return" Make a couple more passes without scratch remover and using a micro fiber cloth to wipe away dust between passes. Once you are here the scratch remover won't be able to make it gloss again atleast without serious elbow grease. Worth it to me but you were warned!
5- Take your time, go slow, and check it frequently to desired smoothness between passes.
6- OPTIONAL Use a light coat of wax on it after
This is a shot when I was around the "point of no return".
In contrast this is after the initial runs of the scotchbrite, showing I brought it back to gloss early on. Notice the sanding dust along the painter tape.
I think the heel turned out killer! One of my favorite parts aesthetically. This is where the really thin painters tape helped tremendously.