lazybones Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 just got my hands on a mim jazz,it plays great but the body is very scratched ,i could just leave it but i want it perfect,what would you guys recommend, i have a fella who sprays my car for me and i am wondering wether to remove the factory paint probably with nitros and sand paper and get the car sprayer to re spray it ,poss a couple of coats and a cellulose finnish ..whats the best way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It sounds like it has to be resprayed or you'll never be happy. A lot of work, but worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yeah sand it back and get your auto bloke to spray it. Wood needs a primer, colour coat and then 5-6 coats of clear poly. Some say automobile paint isn't good for wood because it lacks the ability to swell with the wood during humid weather. I suspect that might just be the clear coats but might be worth checking that one any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybones Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 should i sand it back to wood,or just remove the clear cellulose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Certainly don't need to take it back to wood. Just fill any holes and deeper scratches and then sand back to a smooth surface. I very much doubt you will need to go back to wood except maybe in small areas. It's a huge amount of effort to remove a finish completely also. Simply no need for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I agree, Fender never bothered with their custom colour orders. They just grabbed a bass that was already finished and stuck the custom colour on top. If you expect a mirror finish though, that smoothness is important. Also keep an eye on what thickness any coats of paint do to clearances such as the neck joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1379574605' post='2214251'] If you expect a mirror finish though, that smoothness is important. [/quote] THis is the absolute and utter key, as I am learning ! Like any decorating, it's all in the preparation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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