I need to repaint my bass..

[ChrisPC1984]

As Steve and several others know, I stripped my aluminum bass down to find the wood underneath. There was a big dent on one side, unfortunately. Now, I need some advice on what finish I need to refinish it with. It's still sitting there, unpainted.

[DethConsumer]

Give us some pics dude. I can barely remember what you had. Was it Yellow or orange?

[bkeen]

Paint it Black!

[Rodlucci]

How about a 5150 Lumie bass?

[Kramer_Krazy]

How about a 5150 Lumie bass?

Tiger stripe it!!!

[PacerMedic]

Here's mine:






:happy1 :happy1 :happy1

[Steve EZ]

Hey Chris,
I think black is not a bad idea but it would be good to get a polyester finish on it if possible.

Does anyone spray poly that you know.

[KramerUK]

Whats the grain like?? maybe just a clear finish unless you wanted it a solid colour

[amerturk]

I say Pink! :happy1

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Steve EZ]

Did sumbuddy say pink

[Rodlucci]

How about bright Pink with a I support Single Moms graphic on it!

[PacerMedic]

How about bright Pink with a I support Single Moms graphic on it!

How about black with this graphic?

[fullmetalneck]

Whats the grain like?? maybe just a clear finish unless you wanted it a solid colour

There's a dent, so painting allows for filling and covering of that. I vote black as well, does a great covering job and is a popular original color. Other color choices are less likely to look original.

[Steve EZ]

There's a dent, so painting allows for filling and covering of that. I vote black as well, does a great covering job and is a popular original color. Other color choices are less likely to look original.

That's true. Black is classic and pretty much black is black [I want my baby back]

[ChrisPC1984]

How about a 5150 Lumie bass?

I'm very tempted to do that. That would be the easiest and cheapest way to go. Pink and black are also good ideas.

[RockStringBender]

Send it to me. I'll talk to it and let it tell me what color or trans stain it wants to be. Gimme 60 days and it'll be Kool

[flyingvfreak]

what was it Originally, How big is the Dent , IT can probably be Steamed out

[pel666]

+1 on Vinnie, steamin' out dents often work great

Are you gonna clear coat it?

[fullmetalneck]

+1 on Vinnie, steamin' out dents often work great

Are you gonna clear coat it?

Depends on the depth and shape of the dent and no proximity to any glue joints as steamimg can permanently weaken glue joints. I am always circumspect about introducing moisture into a guitar body as sometimes it goes where you don't want it to. Wood is like a sponge and you may not see the results until later - after you are all done with your refinishing.

[lostinthemasses]

man, if everyone likes black so much its strange i dont hear more people acknowledging the badassness of my black left handed g450

[fullmetalneck]

Gotta be a lefty to care about that, I guess!

Seriously though, I wouldn't consider black to be premium or my first choice, as I prefer some beautiful clear-coated wood to any painted guitar, but if it's gotta be painted, black appeals to the widest audience from a restoration standpoint. Restoration means its not original, so looking like it is original is a plus in my book.

Besides, what's more important - how it plays, feels and sounds to you - or how it looks to other people?

[ChrisPC1984]

what was it Originally, How big is the Dent , IT can probably be Steamed out

It was originally orange. I loved the color, but the paint job was pretty bad and maybe not original. It was already starting to chip off and bubble up. It has a thick white coat under the orange, and a big dent filled with putty on the side facing the floor. Most likely, it was dropped and refinished.

[RockStringBender]

I think it wants to be Melaga Purple

http://www.vintagekramer.com/paint.htm

Just a gut feeling

[bkeen]

I'm very tempted to do that. That would be the easiest and cheapest way to go. Pink and black are also good ideas.

Then you can gain 250 lbs and change your name to wolfie....

:happy1

[bkeen]