How do i fix prett bad chips on my bass?

[XxElysiumxX]

ok so i am trying to fix up my dean razorback bass because im trying to sell it for a string ray bass or a custom 5 string, but i have these pretty gnarly chips on the bass, what are ways to fix it so i can sell it enough to buy the bass i want

here are some pics i took

[Simo98]

I normally do a re-finish

Give it a good rough up with 60-80 grit, then fill all the chips with a high build easy sand putty of some sort.

Then just sand them back to flatten off the finish, fill any dings and scratches you find at the same time.

Then simply paint over it, do a layer of primer first if the colour is majorly different, but otherwise just make sure you have sufficiently sanded it (no shiny bits) and paint straight over.

Good as new

[Bootzilla]

Just put the words "light relic" in the ad and the price goes up.

[fenderfunker]

I doubt those few chips will make much difference to the price...really.

[smcd]

Originally Posted by fenderfunker

I doubt those few chips will make much difference to the price...really.

+1



Additionally, any effort you make to cover up these chips will reduce the value of the bass. Leave it alone.

[Moe Monsarrat]

Yeah, you're on your way to "vintage relic" status. Don't fix it, beat it some more & the price goes up.

[bassgod0dmw]

Originally Posted by fenderfunker

I doubt those few chips will make much difference to the price...really.

+2

Originally Posted by smcd

Additionally, any effort you make to cover up these chips will reduce the value of the bass. Leave it alone.

Agreed. Especially if it was done poorly...

[kraigo]

If they really bothered me I'd take a Sharpie and color them in. I did it on a couple of dings on a cheap drum kit. I agree with the other posters - it won't make much difference on how much you get for the bass.

KO

[Thunderitter]

Easiest way IMHO, particularly with black is to by a lacquer burn-in repair stick. Carefully fill the hole. Mask off the surrounding area and then sand down level and then using microfiber finger pads buff up. Finish with a little swirl remover and you should almost be as good as new.

[202dy]

Originally Posted by Thunderitter

Easiest way IMHO, particularly with black is to by a lacquer burn-in repair stick. Carefully fill the hole. Mask off the surrounding area and then sand down level and then using microfiber finger pads buff up. Finish with a little swirl remover and you should almost be as good as new.

That is a sound technique.

Another is to perform a superglue drop-fill. Black tinted (buy this, it is too difficult to make) CA glue is dropped on to the damaged area and allowed to harden. The idea is to build it up higher than the surrounding area then scrape, sand, and buff to a seamless finish.

As always, practice on scrap.

[yeeharacing]

I don't mean to hijack your thread but I have a similar question... I purchased an 06 MiM Lefty Fender Jazz and it has a large chip in the finish about the size of two quarters side by side. The bass has a burst finish and the chip is in the black area on the edge of the bass. I really would like to fix it but I'm worried that what ever I do will not match... I'm not beyond a total refinish but I'd rather not do that. The finish is very thick and the chip goes to the wood.

[dan stanton]

Use Bondo if it is painted to fill up the chip.Then sand, paint and lacquer.