Fixing hole in finish

NickInMesa · #1 08-03-2010, 02:50 PM

I just bought this sweet Peavey RJ-IV from a TBer and there is a ding in the back of the neck (which I knew of of course).

Here is a photo:

I would like to stain and patch it so that it's barely seen. It's also bothering (a bit) as I feel it under my thumb when playing.

What technique should I use?

Where can I find the proper dye/color/paint?

Anybody does this here before and posted photos?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Diogenes · #2 08-03-2010, 02:55 PM

You may be able to find a color match with automotive touch up paint or nail polish.

Dab a Q-tip in alcohol and clean the spot. Apply paint, let dry and hit it lightly with steel wool or something similar... repeat several times.

NickInMesa · #3 08-03-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diogenes

You may be able to find a color match with automotive touch up paint or nail polish.

Issue is that it is a gradient.

I was thinking about mixing colors with a palette and dab the color going from light to dark.

What should I then use to fill in the crack?

joeyl · #4 08-03-2010, 03:00 PM

fill the gap with super glue, don't use the gel use liquid and build it slowly.

NickInMesa · #5 08-03-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyl

fill the gap with super glue, don't use the gel use liquid and build it slowly.

And then wet sand with small grit?

joeyl · #6 08-03-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NickInMesa

And then wet sand with small grit?

yes, I would recommend taping around the area so that you don't scuff the neck unnecessarily

NickInMesa · #7 08-03-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyl

yes, I would recommend taping around the area so that you don't scuff the neck unnecessarily

I was thinking about using something I could apply and then peel, a little bit like nail polish or liquid tape.

Musiclogic · #8 08-03-2010, 10:43 PM

Take 2 pieces of tape, and cut half circles out of the side. Match the half circles together around the chip and begin sanding with 400 grit on a small soft block to smooth rough edges of chip. Dab in your paint, however you wish to match the color, building enough to match levels, let dry overnight, come back and wetsand with block and 600 grit, let stand a couple hours. Make another set of tape halves with very slightly larger half moons, and apply clear over sanded area. Allow to dry over night, then wetsand clear smooth with 600 800 and 1200, let dry overnight, then hand polish with wax and a terrycloth rag, should come out smooth, and matching the patina of the neck.

NickInMesa · #9 08-03-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Musiclogic

Take 2 pieces of tape, and cut half circles out of the side. Match the half circles together around the chip and begin sanding with 400 grit on a small soft block to smooth rough edges of chip. Dab in your paint, however you wish to match the color, building enough to match levels, let dry overnight, come back and wetsand with block and 600 grit, let stand a couple hours. Make another set of tape halves with very slightly larger half moons, and apply clear over sanded area. Allow to dry over night, then wetsand clear smooth with 600 800 and 1200, let dry overnight, then hand polish with wax and a terrycloth rag, should come out smooth, and matching the patina of the neck.

Thanks. This is going to be interesting.

What paint do you recommend?

Thanks!

Musiclogic · #10 08-03-2010, 11:54 PM

you can go with an automotive, but to be honest, I would just go with an enamel paint and clear as it will be easiest, and the chip is so small. You can use Testors model paint, and clear, and be no more than $10 and some time to get it smooth and right.

Diogenes · #11 08-04-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NickInMesa

Issue is that it is a gradient.

I was thinking about mixing colors with a palette and dab the color going from light to dark.

What should I then use to fill in the crack?

The paint should eventually fill in the crack... after all from what I see it's a paint chip not a wood gouge. If you're particular about matching the gradient then apply your base coat of matching metallic glitter paint. Once the chip is filled in, use a top feeding dual action airbrush, something like an Iwata HP-A/B with the integral color cup and a .2mm nozzle, and drop the working pressure to about 5 psi for the correct stippling effect.