Clarky Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I just bought a lovely 1983 Mk1 fretless with American Walnut facings (it replaces the skinnier-necked Mk 2/3 I just sold as I found the neck too thin). Anyways, unsurprisingly given its age, there are a few scrapes and abrasions here and there so I wondered if there is anything I can do to help polish/preserve the finish and also make the abrasions less visible - perhaps some kind of wax polish? I don't know how they seal the wood so I am nervous of just slapping on the usual polishes. Any suggestions would be gratefully received! BTW, I have sent the same enquiry to Wal's email address but based on my past experience I don't expect a reply in a timely manner (or maybe at all!) Quote
BassBod Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 From memory..its a thin coat of an acrylic of some sort. Best find out what it is/was back in '83 as a starter. My guess would be a slight sand and re-application of something compatible - nothing wax based is going to help further restoration. Quote
Clarky Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='BassBod' post='1235903' date='May 18 2011, 04:08 PM']From memory..its a thin coat of an acrylic of some sort. Best find out what it is/was back in '83 as a starter. My guess would be a slight sand and re-application of something compatible - nothing wax based is going to help further restoration.[/quote] Thanks BassBod, guess I had better hope that Paul Herman and co answer my email! My last email (looking for replacement screws) went unanswered ... Quote
Happy Jack Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Ah, but then I found the missing screws, so all's well that ends well. Quote
Clarky Posted May 18, 2011 Author Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1236238' date='May 18 2011, 08:10 PM']Ah, but then I found the missing screws, so all's well that ends well.[/quote] Yep, after I had sold the bass and nine months after I emailed Paul Herman Quote
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='BassBod' post='1235903' date='May 18 2011, 04:08 PM']From memory..its a thin coat of an acrylic of some sort. Best find out what it is/was back in '83 as a starter. My guess would be a slight sand and re-application of something compatible - nothing wax based is going to help further restoration.[/quote] +1 to this Quote
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