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Fender Neck Touchup

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Fender Neck Touchup

Posted by Mike Kugler Kugler Guitars on April 25, 2025 at 6:40 pm

Ok. Did a refret on a MIM Fender Strat maple neck. Some of the finish came off (was careful AF but….)

It is not lacquer but I assume a poly finish. New lacquer did not meld.

Can/should I use a tinted CA fix? Any tips, color recipes?

Any help would be appreciated. VERY appreciated.

Thanks

-Mike

Mike Kugler Kugler Guitars replied 8 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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April 25, 2025 at 7:10 pm

I use Fill N Finish and Master Tint on fretboards. I can walk you through that by WhatsApp video call if you want.
- Mike Kugler Kugler Guitars
  
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  April 25, 2025 at 7:12 pm
  
  I’d really appreciate that. Should I DM you for a time to do that?
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    Deleted User
    April 28, 2025 at 8:21 am
    
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    We can have a WhatsApp video call today before 2:30 or tomorrow
Mike Kugler Kugler Guitars

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July 18, 2025 at 4:23 pm

Finally got around to finding the end result. Process photos weren’t happening haha!

Used several layers of GluBosst Ultra Thin and Dyes. Polished out with Tolecut. Did not get nailed, but it was passable for all involved.

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