Paint chip - sealing the wood

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Hi ladies and dudes.

My prized RG3570z fell off its stand after rehearsal recently and knocked a noticeable chip of paint off the top edge of the body. I'm a firm believer in building the character of a guitar (every ding tells a story) so I really just want to seal the wood to stop moisture and prevent the chip from growing - the location is exactly where my picking/strumming arm sits against the body while playing.

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Can anyone recommend the kind of product I might use to just seal the chip? I live in Japan so I might not have access to western brands so if you can give me a general idea (eg, lacquer, some kind of filler etc) I might be able to source something that will do the job.

Before anyone mentions it, I have taken it to a couple of repair shops. To send it to Ibanez to fix would cost half the value of the guitar and taking it to a luthier or guitar repairer will leave me without a guitar for a full month - impossible when I'm playing a show every two weeks. I'd really like to be able to do it myself!

Thanks!
 
Get some clear nail polish lacquer in most any drug store...it comes with brush applicator, just put a couple of coats over the chip.

Crazy glue works too, but not as easy to find with brush applicator.

Those are the simplest/easiest options.
 
Any clear acrylic wood finish will work also--which can be found at any hardware or building supply store. Super glue will work also since it is an acrylic. As for brushes, any store which sells hobby brushes [such as what people use for painting model airplanes/cars, etc] should have brushes suitable for the task
 
muttley600 said:
Shellac. Safe under anything else that may go on it in future.
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Great call! A pox on me for not thinking of this! And to think I work with this stuff all the time to repair old fountain pens!
Just be sure only to use it in a well-ventilated area....
 
YeshuasFan said:
Great call! A pox on me for not thinking of this! And to think I work with this stuff all the time to repair old fountain pens!
Just be sure only to use it in a well-ventilated area....
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It's pretty much pure alcohol and insect poo.... Use it where you like just avoid sparks while you do it.;)
 
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