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Hi-

I have a glass call (made by Gene's Turkey Calls). It is one of my favorites. I normally condition this one using 150 grit sandpaper. In an attempt to try to create a little more friction, I recently tried a conditioning stone and more coarse sandpaper (100 grit). I then hunted in the rain and it got soaked and I can't seem to get it to sound right no matter what I do now. It almost looks like there is a residue on it. Is there anything I can do to bring it back to life? It's 5 years old- how long do glass calls usually last?

Thank You!

Probably warped when it dried and glue has came loose.... if it sounds dead it's glue issue


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take an alcohol wipe to the surface maybe sit the pot by a dehumidifier, if the wood got messed it might be done. I've had it happen

I should clarify-

It didn't get that wet but the surface was definitely wet. What kind of alcohol should I use on it as someone once said not to use isopropyl?

If it is a glue issue, can it be repaired and is there any chance it is the glass itself?

Thanks Guys!!

If it's a residue issue, 91% alcohol or denatured alcohol will remove it. (don't use 70% alcohol. It has oils in it).

Quote from: sixbird on July 07, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
If it's a residue issue, 91% alcohol or denatured alcohol will remove it. (don't use 70% alcohol. It has oils in it).

Thanks, never knew that.

Thanks. I never knew that either.

Thanks. I never knew that either.

After I condition my glass calls I will a lot of times go over it again with a scotch brite after I use sandpaper. It helps remove the dust . I don't know if that would help buff up your call to play or not.If nothing works and you are out a call try the Maguire headlight restoration kit it may possibly work. It helped my headlights. Unless you figured it's glue problem

After conditioning mine , i use a small makeup brush to clean them off .... i like this better than trying to clean them off with scotch brite pad ...

Quote from: sixbird on July 07, 2019, 10:32:14 AM
If it's a residue issue, 91% alcohol or denatured alcohol will remove it. (don't use 70% alcohol. It has oils in it).

If you go to a pharmacy, they can most likely order you some 99% isopropyl alcohol.  I get it where I work and use it to clean arrow shafts prior to fletching.  It leaves absolutely nothing behind when it dries.