Need finish advice for Fender 1979 Jazz Bass - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T15:25:27Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/need-finish-advice-for-fender?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A28140&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEven if this model is not par…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-09:2177249:Comment:281542010-04-09T23:08:18.157ZRobert Filippihttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertFilippi
Even if this model is not particularly collectible; I am very reticent about doing any refinishing on a vintage piece.Here, I guess there's not much choice Just one of those projects, I hate to love.
Even if this model is not particularly collectible; I am very reticent about doing any refinishing on a vintage piece.Here, I guess there's not much choice Just one of those projects, I hate to love. I had a Gibson acoustic last…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-09:2177249:Comment:281532010-04-09T22:58:22.728ZRobert Filippihttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertFilippi
I had a Gibson acoustic last fall that someone had stored several years in an attic causing the lacquer to "fish-scale" something like this. I used butyl cellusolve (satisfactory but not perfect). This time, I think I'm going to follow Pierre's advice sans the chemical treatments (worried about staining esp in the end-grain areas). Thanks to all who contributed to this discussion; would still like to hear from anyone who has anything to add with experience to similar issues especially with the…
I had a Gibson acoustic last fall that someone had stored several years in an attic causing the lacquer to "fish-scale" something like this. I used butyl cellusolve (satisfactory but not perfect). This time, I think I'm going to follow Pierre's advice sans the chemical treatments (worried about staining esp in the end-grain areas). Thanks to all who contributed to this discussion; would still like to hear from anyone who has anything to add with experience to similar issues especially with the Jazz Bass . Welcome to the wonderful worl…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-09:2177249:Comment:281512010-04-09T16:49:16.126ZJeffrey L. Suitshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffreyLSuits
Welcome to the wonderful world of refinishing...
Welcome to the wonderful world of refinishing... START AGAIN AND TRY TO KEEP I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-09:2177249:Comment:281492010-04-09T12:40:41.564ZFRANKhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PAUL
START AGAIN AND TRY TO KEEP IT OUT OF STORAGE FOR A WHILE IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS PULLED FROM A STORAGE LOCKER AFTER 4 OR 5 YEARS HOT AND COLD CHANGING ALL THE TIME
START AGAIN AND TRY TO KEEP IT OUT OF STORAGE FOR A WHILE IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS PULLED FROM A STORAGE LOCKER AFTER 4 OR 5 YEARS HOT AND COLD CHANGING ALL THE TIME I think that the top coats ar…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-09:2177249:Comment:281472010-04-09T08:15:42.228ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
I think that the top coats are the problem, not the sealer. A too old lacquer can mess a bit like this when sprayed. To be sure of not having any problem, sand the top coats to the sealer, wash it with ammoniac, rinse with water, wash it with acetic acid and rinse with water. Then you can wipe a coat of shellac and spray your lacquer coats. Using ammoniac and acetic acid will remove any silicone, grease, whatever contaminant you could find. Do not use these products concentrated on bare wood,…
I think that the top coats are the problem, not the sealer. A too old lacquer can mess a bit like this when sprayed. To be sure of not having any problem, sand the top coats to the sealer, wash it with ammoniac, rinse with water, wash it with acetic acid and rinse with water. Then you can wipe a coat of shellac and spray your lacquer coats. Using ammoniac and acetic acid will remove any silicone, grease, whatever contaminant you could find. Do not use these products concentrated on bare wood, it would stain it, and make sure you won't hurt yourself nor the environment with these products. I have seen several body fini…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-08:2177249:Comment:281402010-04-08T18:35:58.199ZTom Krebshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TomKrebs
I have seen several body finishes from this 1978-79 era fail. Seems like the clear finish is the problem? I have had luck on smaller stop-gap spot repairs by wicking super glue in the cracks, but your example is seems to be a complete loss.
I have seen several body finishes from this 1978-79 era fail. Seems like the clear finish is the problem? I have had luck on smaller stop-gap spot repairs by wicking super glue in the cracks, but your example is seems to be a complete loss. Hey,
Thanks Pierre and Mike f…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-08:2177249:Comment:281382010-04-08T17:34:09.266ZRobert Filippihttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertFilippi
Hey,<br />
Thanks Pierre and Mike for your input. I am really clueless on what may have happened to cause this.<br />
(The neck is normal) Perhaps someone used a corrosive chemical on the body; or perhaps there was a failure in the production of the finish wherein the top finish was not compatible with the sealer coat. Anyone ever see this before?<br />
I would like to preserve the patina by not sanding through the sealer-- but if the new lacquer doesn't stick to it....see my dilemma?
Hey,<br />
Thanks Pierre and Mike for your input. I am really clueless on what may have happened to cause this.<br />
(The neck is normal) Perhaps someone used a corrosive chemical on the body; or perhaps there was a failure in the production of the finish wherein the top finish was not compatible with the sealer coat. Anyone ever see this before?<br />
I would like to preserve the patina by not sanding through the sealer-- but if the new lacquer doesn't stick to it....see my dilemma? I'll second that opinion. Com…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-07:2177249:Comment:281172010-04-07T16:19:54.627ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
I'll second that opinion. Complete take-down to the bare wood and start over.... nothing there worth saving.
I'll second that opinion. Complete take-down to the bare wood and start over.... nothing there worth saving. Wow, I've never seen a finish…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-04-07:2177249:Comment:281152010-04-07T15:53:08.239ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
Wow, I've never seen a finish like this one. Pretty arty! From what you say, I'd go for a full scrap and re-finish. Trying to melt all this would take forever, and you wouldn't be sure of the result.
Wow, I've never seen a finish like this one. Pretty arty! From what you say, I'd go for a full scrap and re-finish. Trying to melt all this would take forever, and you wouldn't be sure of the result.