I want a Re-Spray!!

[jack_]

Hello!!

Could anyone inform me of anyway to get my Sterling bass re-sprayed professionally? Would Ernie Ball do this for me? As i'd rather get it professionally done by EB.

Thanks ,

Jack.

 

[JB1]

I very much doubt EB would do this.

I would suggest a good car body shop that might be open to the idea...

Failing that, you're looking at DIY.

 

[SterlingFan]

Jack, is there a defect in the finish, just want it new looking again or looking for a color change?

 

[bassmonkeee]

I very much doubt EB would do this.

I would suggest a good car body shop that might be open to the idea...

Failing that, you're looking at DIY.

Well, if it's a defect in the original paintjob, they'll be happy to. Even if it's that damned blue dawn color.

But, more info will be needed before we can help Mr Jack.

 

[phatduckk]

if youre under warranty they'll hook you up. I think if theres a "repair" and youre not under warranty theyll fix it, but charge you. i dunno what happens if you want to get a re-spray "jsut 'cause"

 

[midopa]

Hey Phatduckk, did you ever post pics of your recently re-finished Sterling?

 

[bassmonkeee]

if youre under warranty they'll hook you up. I think if theres a "repair" and youre not under warranty theyll fix it, but charge you. i dunno what happens if you want to get a re-spray "jsut 'cause"

"Just cuz" would be answered with a "Just no."

If you are wanting a different color, or something, you'll have to go to someone like Michael Dolan (he did a great refin on a US Curbow I had, and I think he did Todd4ta's '79), or Pat Wilkins. A good refin will cost you about $250-$300.

i've thought about having my Black Sapphire Bongo refinished (heresy, I know). With a Black Sapphire neck, I can refinish the body with something interesting, and different and still neck the neck black. That way I won't lose the silkscreened logo...

 

[midopa]

Hm... Will Mr. Dolan do... paisley pink finishes?! (To repeat the words of Bassmonkeee: "Hersey, I know.")


Seriously.

 

[bassmonkeee]

Hm... Will Mr. Dolan do... paisley pink finishes?! (To repeat the words of Bassmonkeee: "Hersey, I know.")


Seriously.

Well, Paisley Pink isn't a paint. It's a decal that's covered in paint only around the edges, and then a clear coat. So, if you provide the paisley paper, I'm sure he could do the rest.

And, he'll certainly do pink. Heck--the Curbow he refinished in burgundy mist looked pink.






Yes, I know you were actually kidding. But, paisley still isn't done with paint.

 

[tkarter]

Anyone ever tort a body then use a plain white pick gaurd?


tk

 

[FireAarro]

Tort Bongo with a Buttercream guard?

 

[jack_]

there are a few little dings in the paintwork around the bridge, but nothing major. I suppose it would be just easier to buy another Sterling??

Thank you for all the replys!!

Jack x