Geek99 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Chap down in Norwich - asked for dull nitro 3t sunburst with lots of mojo and checking. Results will be uploaded for your viewing (dis)pleasure (delete as appropriate) He reckons a month or so Edited May 22, 2016 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Look forward to seeing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1463923691' post='3054981']... He reckons a month or so [/quote] That seems about right; burying it simply [i]overnight [/i]in the garden is not long enough. Edited May 22, 2016 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Ha ha mr cynic He told me the nitro has to harden before it can be checked Anyway he said at least a week underground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I hope you packed it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1463924656' post='3054995'] I hope you packed it well [/quote] Could have saved a little cash. Send it via parceforce to an non-existent address, you'll have it back returned to you in a few weeks with a lovely amount of battering and bruising, FOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Could I ask who it is doing it? Norwich is only about 20 miles from me and there's a bit of relic work I may be considering in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 You can get the Nitro to check very quickly, the trouble is I am not exactly sure how or why it happened so quickly! I have just done a Candy Apple Red Precision body, the gold undercoat was done in standard Halfords aerosol cans with a Nitro red tint and Lacquer over the top, the gold had been on for a good six months or more as I had been using the bass in gold for quite a while. I did the red tint outside on a chilly but dry day and once touch dry moved the body on to the window sill upstairs in direct sunlight, then about 3 days later I did exactly the same with the lacquer coat, I then left it for a couple of weeks before assembling and noticed the finish had checked beautifully. I did another Precision body in a vintage yellow but used Nitro from start to finish, that has not checked at all, so I am wondering if it was some kind of reaction between the Halfords Gold and the Nitro top coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) I know a guy who could of done it for you and "improved " it at the same time. He may ask about your finger size compared to sausages though. He has lots of ideas on eBay haha And we are not allowed to mention him. Edited May 22, 2016 by Twincam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1463929084' post='3055048'] Could I ask who it is doing it? Norwich is only about 20 miles from me and there's a bit of relic work I may be considering in future. [/quote] You can if it turns out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1463935558' post='3055115'] You can if it turns out well [/quote] I'll keep an eye on this thread then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Sling it in the back of a 70s Transit van and drive around for a few weeks with it in there.....sorted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1463935840' post='3055121'] I'll keep an eye on this thread then [/quote] You don't need to, I'll let you know. I've asked for it to resemble stings p51 for batteredness and dull paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1463949152' post='3055288'] You don't need to, I'll let you know. I've asked for it to resemble stings p51 for batteredness and dull paint [/quote] That's good of you, thanks. I do like the heavy relic look personally and I can see how Sting's precision would be a good template for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Just use it every day for 30 years, that'll do the job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) He'll just attached it to the back of his car with a bit of old rope and drag it around for a week or two Edited May 23, 2016 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sorry,I just don't get it.Too old I guess.Then again I don't get severely distressed/ripped jeans either.Like I said in another thread about reliced basses, I might buy a "real" reliced instrument but not a fake one.Advertising and marketing win again,just like "distressed" new furniture.Different strokes....whatever.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1463924656' post='3054995'] I hope you packed it well [/quote] Ha, yes was going to add parcel force offer a relicing service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1463953829' post='3055350'] Just use it every day for 30 years, that'll do the job.... [/quote] Sadly I have less than 30 useful years left and since I have a disabled partner and small children, I am unable to relic it myself. Its my bass, my money and my duty to play it, so I really don't see why I shouldn't do what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1463982688' post='3055433'] Ha, yes was going to add parcel force offer a relicing service [/quote] I have experienced this, they managed to make a total mess of a ProseBass including punching a neat hole right through the wooden nut. Not their fault of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1463988393' post='3055468']...and small children... [/quote] Looks like you already have all the equipment needed for relicing..! ... (Don't ask me how I know this. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Staggering on' timestamp='1463963296' post='3055409'] Sorry,I just don't get it.Too old I guess.Then again I don't get severely distressed/ripped jeans either.Like I said in another thread about reliced basses, I might buy a "real" reliced instrument but not a fake one.Advertising and marketing win again,just like "distressed" new furniture.Different strokes....whatever.... [/quote] There's a F1 thread and a football thread on BassChat - both sports I hate. Somehow I've managed not to go on to those threads and tell them this 'cos that's just pointless and rude. As The Staple Singers (a very together group) sang: [size=4][i][color=#292929][font=proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif]If you disrespect anybody that you run in to[/font][/color] [color=#292929][font=proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif]How in the world do you think anybody's s'posed to respect you[/font][/color] [color=#292929][font=proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif]If you don't give a heck 'bout the man with the bible in his hand, y'all[/font][/color] [color=#292929][font=proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif]Just get out the way, and let the gentleman do his thing.[/font][/color][/i][/size] [color=#292929][font=proxnov-reg, arial, sans-serif]Just a thought.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I look forward to seeing it! Love a good relic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Ooops.Wasn't trying to be rude or disrespectful,just expressing an opinion and not trying to stir the pot like some people do.The last three words of my earlier post say it all-"different strokes.....whatever....",you do your thing,I do mine and we might not understand each other and that's OK.I'm a bit weird by some standards since I own and gig with a Yamaha RBX750A(anybody out there have one?) and a Yamaha SLB200 EUB and play through a Laney amp which is a rare thing here in Canada.Probably lots of people wouldn't get that either...and that's OK.Apologies to any one I have offended,I'll be more careful in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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