My Fender Aerodyne got chipped....

[Joaquin]

I put a small chip in my black Fender Aerodyne....is there anyway I can repair the chip???

[StealingYerMail]

Why replace it? I think it guitars and basses look amazing when they're a little bit beat up (or even a lot). But I know I've read a thread on this, and I'm pretty sure there is a way to do it. Try running a search if you haven't already; and if I come up with the thread, I'll edit with a link.

But don't worry, you can definately fix it.

[fenderhutz]

Sharpie, and don't look back.

[lavmonga]

Originally Posted by fenderhutz

Sharpie, and don't look back.

Amen Brother!

[StealingYerMail]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/search...archid=6470758
There are my results for searching "chip."

Most threads would say to use a magic marker or nail polish. If you have an actual indentation, you could probably fill it with glue, and then use nail polish over it.

[202dy]

The standard practice is to perform a drop fill. CA glue or lacquer that has been thickened is dropped into the area multiple times until it has been built up higher than the surrounding area. Then the resultant lump is ground down to a few thousandths above the finish, buffed out and polished. CA glue does not take black pigments very well. They tend to dilute to violet. There are two choices. The first is to shoot a bit of black lacquer after the leveling is complete, let it cure and rub out. The second is to use some of the black super glue sold by Stew Mac.

If you have never painted or rubbed out it is imperative to practice on scrap. Multiple times.
Repeat the mantra: Practice on scrap.

If you decide to have someone else do the work there is one last caveat. The local auto body guy might be o.k. for advice on this project but in all probability does not have the skills to perform work this exacting. Find a luthier.