Best way to repair a small chip in bass body?

[pitpee]

I recently purchased a new MIA Jazz Bass and my daughter hit the body accidently with a music stand below the tone control. It's a sunburst colour and the mark is pin-head sized in the black paint. I'd like to repair but is it something I could do myself or should I take it into a shop? I'm sure it will get more knocks over the years but since it's so new I wanted to repair. Appreciate advice you have to offer.

[steveb98]

Aw scratches, dents, and chips are sign of someone who actually plays bass.

I'm no repair man but something that small if the wood is showing I just take a MagicMarker or a Sharpie and color it in and forget about it. I've seen repair guys keep different color markers around for small dings. Then if a bit bigger put a drop of super glue, or other clear glue to keep ding from growing.

[pkr2]

Fingernail polish works well and is available in a wide range of colors. Fingernail polish is laquer.

[CrazyArcher]

Yeah, I also use fingernail polish. Works very well.

[rkmullen]

The best way is with a burn-in knife&stick, but thats better left to a professional, also, Stewart-macdonald sells black- colored dap-filling superglue, use just a tiny drop and let dry overnight