How To Repair A Chip in a Guitar Finish - Vintage Vantage VP Bass
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- This 1979 Vantage VP series bass guitar was once owned by a left handed player. They had installed a strap button on the lower horn. There is a hole to fill and a chip in the finish right next to it. I use Feast Watson French Polish (premixed shellac) to touch up the bare timber. I also use Timbermate wood filler for the hole. I tweak the colour of both of these with Feast Watson Prooftint spirit stains, and Pinata alcohol ink. Then I coat the touch up with Zap-A-Gap medium CA glue. I use wet and dry sandpaper followed by Meguiar's fine cutting compound to polish and blend the repair.
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*He has the case!* 😂 that caught me so off guard. Awesome repair, Rob. I know I've said it before, but your attention to detail is top tier. ✌️
Ha ha. I'm waiting for a JHS Pedals copyrite strike... 😁
Excellent job and tutorial.
Thank you for taking us along!
Thanks mate.
Good work Rob. Every time I read or say Vintage Vantage it makes me giggle.
Thanks Matt. I've christened this bass Vivian (the vintage Vantage).
Great job as always Rob!
Another great vid thanks mate
Good job rob. you're the best. ❤❤❤
My first electric was a Vantage ... cool
I love those late 70s - early 80s basses Matsumoku basses. I played a Matsumoku made Eko branded thru neck when I went on a course at Crimson Guitars recently….wow!
This bass is a killer. I will mod the pickups and wiring though.
The detail of listing the different grits as you were using them was very helpful, could you tell me how long did you sand with each one? I've learned a lot watching your videos, thank you!
On a small patch like this, I'd say barely a minute on each grit. Curves like this are very forgiving, plus this finish is slightly deglossed from the factory. Wet sanding and buffing out flats like a fender body is more challenging and time consuming for sure. This stuff takes practise. In editing I have to find a balance of info and watchability. Perseverance and getting well acquainted with your tools and materials is the trick. Cheers!
Great work. Is the process similar for repairing a chip in a nitro finish? I have a Fender P in a transparent amber with a nitro finish that has a pretty nasty chip / dent on the bottom of the body, I've been worried about getting it repaired.
Hi, great work. I have a Fender jazz bass, ash body with a natural finish. Recently dropped and cracked the finish, wondering if you're interested in repairing? Cheers
No reply but that's OK. I ended up repairing it myself and used a product called Gluboost. It's brilliant, quick and not very expensive. 👍
Noooo! You never share the French polish technique. That’s a trade secret damn it! And a trade secret that most professionals don’t even know about. Delete this video bro 😂. You’re gonna put us all out of business sharing trade secrets like this.