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Touching up black Fender poly
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Touching up black Fender poly
I’m trying to touch up a finish ding and a couple of sand through spots on a black, mid-2010s MIM Fender Telecaster Deluxe, and I’m having a really hard time doing it well. I did a previous touch up on a black Squier Jaguar using Stew Mac’s black nitrocellulose rattle can, and it blended so well I can’t see the repair, but in this case the contrast between the original finish and the touch up paint is super obvious. I’ve since learned how difficult black is to match.
Any tips or advice on how to proceed with this would be greatly appreciated!
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When I do touch up repairs I send the customer my disclaimer that says I’ll do the best I can to match colors, but don’t expect “factory fresh.” I specifically mention black. Also, poly and nitro don’t play well together but I’ve found (from a tip from Ian) that Mohawk Ultra Flo Ultra Bond spray bonds well with most finishes. It has a chemical additive akin to CA glue that helps it adhere so well. It also has almost no overspray which is a very big deal. Lastly, I’ll mention Mohawk Blendal powder stain which can be applied directly to the surface then sprayed using an air brush. Air brush is a must-have for finish repair. My work got a lot better once I started using it. I usually spray a 50-50 lacquer/thinner mix with the air brush.
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