Author Topic: Question for Mica about the finish on the back of my Excel (Read 268 times)

Paul Ellsworth (elzie) · « **on:** November 13, 2002, 09:26:17 AM »

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) · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2002, 09:42:00 AM »

It looks as if I am having problems uploading the picture......

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2002, 11:19:15 AM »

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) · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2002, 11:43:10 AM »

Will the wood be okay if it is left like it is now?

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2002, 11:57:09 AM »

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) · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2002, 03:31:07 PM »

Thanks Mica! You really put my mind at ease

Author Topic: Question for Mica about the finish on the back of my Excel (Read 268 times)

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