Hey guys, this may be dumb question but could i take a fender to a shop and ask them to remove the finish? Like would that damage the bass at all? What i would really want to do is remove the finish and then put a custom color in. Are there any specific shops i go to for that sort of thing. Much appreciated for viewing and assisting, thank you.
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Fender question
- Thread starter circaftw28
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It destroys the resale value.... And they can do it just as well as you can. Do some research on here for stripping and finishing techniques.
You don't have to take the finish off to spray a new color. Any auto body shop could do it as well
Oh sweet cool, i might just do that then. Paint over it. Cause mine is just plain black and i actually want something more unique than that. Thanks guys!
If you decide to paint over the black on your bass, you'll need to rough it (the body) up with some 180 grit sandpaper . No need to get it down to bare wood; you just need to knock of the gloss. Also, use a tack cloth or other method of removing all the dust before painting!. The cleaner the surface is, the better the paint will stick.
Thanks chief that's definitely good info! Crocky thats also a good idea too, although i don't have the cash for another body right now :'(.
Might also want to investigate some decals instead of painting it.
For a Fender, that's what I would do until it got many dings.
For a Fender, that's what I would do until it got many dings.
Hopkins
Commercial User
180 is way to coarse to just scuff it and repaint. Knock down the gloss with 400.
