SUB body repair

[josheyre]

Hey all. I just picked up a used black SUB that, unfortunately, has a small chunk/ding taken out of the top. Apparently, a flying microphone did the deed. So, I wanted to see if anyone has any experience repairing a similar type of wood/surface "imperfection," and could advise me as to an economical, but effective method to fill, dress, and recolor the matte surface, of a damaged area, on a SUB.

I did a quick search on the boards, but didn't find anything.

 

[strummer]

I would suggest leaving the ding as it is, and just take a black sharpie or tomething similar to cover up the bare wood whiteness.

 

[josheyre]

I would suggest leaving the ding as it is, and just take a black sharpie or tomething similar to cover up the bare wood whiteness.

That was the first thing my sister said! OK, that's 2 votes for sharpie.

 

[strummer]

That was the first thing my sister said! OK, that's 2 votes for sharpie.

Best thing about that is that you don't actually "do" anything to the bass
So if you later decide you want to do wood filler and all that, you still can.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

I would suggest leaving the ding as it is, and just take a black sharpie or tomething similar to cover up the bare wood whiteness.

That's what I'd do.

 

[bovinehost]

That's what I'd do.

These guys are SMART.

Or at least inventive.

 

[josheyre]

It's hard to deny the sharpie angle at this point.

 

[patpark]

satin/matte finishes are not easy to touch up. I've actually had much better luck in touching up glossy finishes. the satin finish will always look shinier in the area you filled in. Re-spraying the entire body at on time is the only way to get the satin finish even and consistent.

I'd have to agree with everyone else at this point and go with the power of the sharpie.

 

[five7]

Nail polish will work also and if you put it on and let it dry, you can build up several coats to fill in a good size chip.

 

[T-bone]

Can you say "Beltsander?"

tbone

 

[josheyre]

Can you say "Beltsander?"

tbone

Good God! That's the last thing I want to do! I can only imagine how many different ways I could screw that up.

 

[phatduckk]

stickers work too +

like the guys said - i'd leave it for now. if it really eats at you you can always get a proper fill done later.

 

[josheyre]

stickers work too +

like the guys said - i'd leave it for now. if it really eats at you you can always get a proper fill done later.

I feel it would be disrespectful to sully up the face of a nice EBMM instrument with a sticker... even if it is a stripped down version.