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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: tomhug on November 07, 2018, 07:52:28 AM

Title: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: tomhug on November 07, 2018, 07:52:28 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/45673137652_247f23e786_n.jpg)

Since this is on the part of the bass that my arm rests, and does go down to the bare wood, can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue? This is a 1977 Series I that was refinished by Alembic in 1981. If I read my history of Alembic finishes threads correctly, that means a satin polyurethane finish (I think).

I'm not overly concerned about the appearance, I'm more concerned about the ding enlarging since that's on a contact/wear part of the bass, and the bare wood is in contact with my forearm, which sweats in direct proportion to how well the gig is going.  ;D

Title: Re: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: lbpesq on November 07, 2018, 09:01:38 AM

Tom:

First I might try steaming it out.  Here's a video that shows how to do this:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qgqmwQ8KxMw&feature=youtu.be (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qgqmwQ8KxMw&feature=youtu.be)

If that doesn't work, you can use superglue.  Stewmac sells colored superglue, though it isn't necessary.  Here's a video explaining this process:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVScFJoe24&t=34s (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVScFJoe24&t=34s)i

Good luck!

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on November 07, 2018, 12:10:18 PM

Yes, that could easily be filled and leveled. Though you could use it, there are much better products than Krazy glue brand... specially formulated CA glues that come in different viscosities and tints. This is the best one I know of: https://www.lmii.com/glue/2978-gluboost-fill-n-finish-pro-formula-2-oz-includes-2-whip-tips-and-2-extender-nozzles.html


I use one bought locally, just because it's cheaper. Usually goes bad before I can use it all.  ::)  (please 'scuse the dusty mess...)

Title: Re: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: mica on November 07, 2018, 12:57:24 PM

in 1981 the finish is polyester, the same as we use today. Go ahead and use the cyanoacrylate glue, if it doesn't go well, you can remove with acetone and the polyester won't be affected byt the solvent.

Title: Re: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: jazzyvee on November 08, 2018, 02:31:58 AM

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Title: Re: Can this type of "ding" be drop-filled with crazy glue?
Post by: slawie on November 29, 2018, 05:44:51 PM

If you try a hobby shop you may be able to get a hardener/spray to cure the cyanoacrylate glue quickly.
Baking soda also works but leaves a whitish non=clear residue where it reacts with the glue. Dries instantly!

slawie

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