Marco Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Hello everybody, I'd like to fix some little dents on my strat's neck. Since they're not too deep, is there a way to build up some finishing material to level them up? Something like a filler but transparent, in order not to strip the neck to bare wood. Any suggestion is appreciated! Ciao. Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Drop fill with CA and sand back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Thanks Prostheta! But what is CA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitefly SA Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 super glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Cyano-Acrilate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Apologies - yes, superglue. Drop filling dents with CA works on gloss finishes as it polishes up a treat. It really depends on what finish the neck has. I'm sure somebody more technically knowledgable than me can compare the compatibility issues with your specific finish. Is the wood itself dented, or just the finish? Are there any cracks or chips? These can all affect the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 This is an example, I've few of these on the neck and they're all small... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I would suspect that the edge cracks in the lacquer may show on a drop fill. I would try a drip of acetone to reflow the sharp edge and a CA drop fill. Can anyone corroborate my thinking on this one? Sorry to be so non-committal to a plan of action Marco but I'm still learning myself in a lot of areas and it would be nice if I was thinking correctly. I wouldn't want to give you bad advice :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Sorry to be so non-committal to a plan of action Marco Please don't underestimate your help! You've been very helpful, thanks. Marco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 You could use a soldering iron and a wet paper towel to push the dings out just a little. It may not push them out all the way, but it will make it look much better. Then try the CA glue idea to finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 To expand the compressed wood fibres underneath? I did that on some Koa I dented on a headplate and it works sweetly! COnsidering pushing out the dents on my natural mahogany Explorer that way. Good call. Would the wood around the dent push the finish away slightly or is this a non-issue on "non-dented" wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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