Deep Thought Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) I've just acquired Platypus's apparently much admired MIM Precision. Cracking bass it is too, but it came with a full set of 'ashtrays' which, not being my thang, I whipped off pretty sharpish. There are a couple of areas where the finish has come off around the holes where the bridge cover was screwed on-only a few square mm. Has anyone had any success with filling and repainting such holes, or dings in general, or is it a complete respray job or trip to a luthier? I was thinking of having a go with a little automotive filler and paint/laquer and a good polish to at least improve things a bit-good idea or not? It's not a big deal, but if I could do it myself easily enough I thought it would be worth a go. Edited September 9, 2008 by Deep Thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If your patient you can do it, I've repaired quite a few dings now..... try to match paint type (like for like e.g. acrylic-acrylic) and an easy way to get a close match is acrylic nail varnish. Build the lacquer up slowly and let it cure for ages (read weeks) before making the final level/cut back and polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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