satin neck finish gone? bongo

[five7]

ivbenaplayin is right!!! I also have done alot of refinishing. Is there any way you can post a picture.

 

[danny-79]

I use ScotchBrite in automotive refinishing to dull down the finish on a panel that is about to be blended, wouldn't of thought that it would be very good on the back of a neck ? .

 

[Rick Auricchio]

My point with ScotchBrite is that it's much less of a problem than steel wool.

As for whether it's useful for this situation, that's another story.

 

[boyet]

My point with ScotchBrite is that it's much less of a problem than steel wool.

As for whether it's useful for this situation, that's another story.

As I mentioned on my previous post, the satin finish has been stripped and to even out the stripped part and expose the paint I did use ScotchBrite. It now looks better but I think I still need to protect the paint with a clear coat of epoxy paint or something similar.

 

[threeminutesboy]

the stealth model is the same and I get a glossy aspect where my arm is resting while I play but I don't care really

The bongo is still the prefect instrument for me

 

[ZiggyDude]

Gee - I need to go and check mine now.

Most of my basses have painted shiny necks, or hard finished gloss over wood - never bothered me. Maybe something in the hand positioning?

I think that I heard somewhere that polyester paint is naturally satin and needs polished to gloss. I love the feel of it smooth though. Like polished perfection.

The rest of my day is going to be apprehensive until I can get home. Has my Bongo lost its satin, has it lost its satin, is it too shiny. Actually, I am serious! Now I wanna run home and check.

 

[syciprider]

Hairy palms are the answer. They are easier on the paint. But hairy palms go hand in hand with blindness.

 

[ZiggyDude]

OK - I did check. I could not be sure and checked again the next day in the sunlight.

Mine is still satin. Yes = some places are a bit more polished - but I would never had noticed unless I got really anal and looked deep. Like bright lights and looking for clear reflections at different spots. And I bet a cleaner taking off some oils might make it a bit more satin.

Me Bongo gets Bingoed many times a week and also gets to experience the wonders of bar air and what ever else comes its way. And - I wish I could brag that I soap it down every night but - alas - I am a finish the night and case it now person. So sue me.

Must be hand position. Relax - you are playing the strings - not the back of the neck...

Unless it is a model year thing or something. Like one guy has a problem with the case emblems on the 2010 falling off while my 2008 seems secure. Possible some colors are a "Harder" paint?

For what it is worth (maybe nada) ....... But this Bongo is holding up fine - reputation untarnished.

- Ziggy -

 

[Psycho Ward]

I'm having trouble understanding the problem here, does this shiny neck problem interfere with the playing of the bass or looking at said bass? I see people paying lots of money for Nash and road worn looking basses, plus paying extra for cigarette burns and worm damage...

 

[bovinehost]

Back of the neck on my 2003 Sapphire Black 5 is definitely not satin anymore. It's all glossy and shiny and comfy after years and years of being manhandled and loved and played a LOT.

There are all kinds of things I have done and will probably do again, but IF IT WERE ME, I wouldn't take a Scotchbrite or steel wool or anything else to it to try to restore it to "like new". I like it just fine.

If you're concerned about how it looks, don't look at it.

If it still plays just like it should, leave it alone.

This is my opinionated advice.

 

[philthygeezer]

What if one were to mask around the back of the neck and give it one or two quick passes with a clear-coat automotive paint? Just enough for a light pebbly finish on the back of the neck...? What kind of paint would one use if not clear-coat automotive?

 

[Aussie Mark]

What if one were to mask around the back of the neck and give it one or two quick passes with a clear-coat automotive paint? Just enough for a light pebbly finish on the back of the neck...? What kind of paint would one use if not clear-coat automotive?

I've successfully used spray cans of polyurethane satin clear, from the hardware store. It's used for indoor timber finishing. The brand downunder is Wattyl Estapol - I'm sure there is an equivalent in the northern hemisphere.