| Author | Message | ||
| Paul Ellsworth (elzie)
Junior Username: elzie Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hello Mica, The finish on the back of my Excel has "pits" in it that follow the grain of the wood. It looks as if the wood sucked in the finish at some point in time. How can I fix this so I can protect the wood? I can take more pictures if this one is not sufficient. These "pits" in the finish follow all the darker parts of the wood, and the lighter parts are fine. The front of the bass is, however, flawless  | ||
| Paul Ellsworth (elzie)
Junior Username: elzie Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2002 |
It looks as if I am having problems uploading the picture...... | ||
| Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 381 Registered: 6-2000 |
If your bass has the normal Excel finish, you're noticing the grain of the Ash which isn't completely filled by the paint. That polyurethan finish is meant to look like an oil finish, but seals the wood from moisture exchange. I'm afraid the only way to fix it is to refinish the bass with the polyester finish which does fill all the grain and leaves a high gloss mirror-like finish. | ||
| Paul Ellsworth (elzie)
Junior Username: elzie Post Number: 32 Registered: 8-2002 |
Will the wood be okay if it is left like it is now? | ||
| Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 382 Registered: 6-2000 |
Indeed. The only finish that really requires any additional care for the health of the instrument is an oil finish, which needs replenishing from time to time. | ||
| Paul Ellsworth (elzie)
Junior Username: elzie Post Number: 34 Registered: 8-2002 |
Thanks Mica! You really put my mind at ease |
