Polyurethane repair

martianbanshee · #1 02-10-2009, 04:18 AM

Has anybody had experience repairing a chip in a polyurethane finish? Does anybody know of a good shop for this?

I just had my G&L L-2000, Honey finish, bird's-eye maple fretboard shipped to me and FedEx CRUSHED the box badly enough to CRACK the polyurethane on the body!

That is a LOT of impact. I have a damage claim pending with FedEx - they have asked for me to get an estimate on repairing the damage.

Since Honey is a premium finish (and the maple fretboard also an upgrade) I'm looking to make certain that FedEx pays to put this bass back into PERFECT SHOWROOM condition!

JLS · #2 02-10-2009, 07:01 AM

Probably getting another complete body will be easier. You're looking at a complete refin on a body.

jimmy rocket · #3 02-10-2009, 07:06 AM

Fed Ex did that to my L2.5K as well, and there's no way to make it look factory fresh w/o a complete refinish or a new body.

On the other hand, the built in mojo makes me not so worried about other dings she may incur.

ironrat · #4 02-10-2009, 07:27 AM

They have no pardon from God from doing this!!!

202dy · #5 02-10-2009, 08:23 AM

Chips can be repaired fairly easily. A crack in the finish is a different matter. A picture would be helpful as would a detailed description of the location and size of the damage.

Stumbo · #6 02-11-2009, 03:16 PM

If it's a crack, it's just not the paint that has the crack. Most likely the body as well.
Time to get a new body. Don't settle for less.