Falcon was in Canada and made very good Cues.
Predator has used A lot of different companies.
refinish predator cues?
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Predator has used A lot of different companies.
Like Everything with repairing Cues, you have to choose your battles. On any Cue, it comes down to the extent of the damage.
I didn't think so.I'll see if I find any
All good!
Any Cue with a Logo on the Butt cap can be a Pain in the ass, should it need to be replaced.
I had a good chip taken out of my Predator right above the wrap on the butt. I did lots of research and stumbled onto the cyanoacrylate finishing process. The decal under my Predator finish was black and I found some black super glue. After a couple of "precise" applications and some buffing the damaged area is almost invisible. I have been thinking of going over one more time, but it is pretty good right now and I may leave it be?? I made the application "precise" by taping around the area as close as I could get and keeping the damage/repair area as small as possible. I also purchased a set of buffing pads to shine the area up and I'm happy.
Also, to the OP, I'm in Arlington and I'm thinking that you are close by?? Shoot me a PM if you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
Also, to the OP, I'm in Arlington and I'm thinking that you are close by?? Shoot me a PM if you have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
The one's that are black. Are the easy ones.
Those other colors, OH BOY!
The most consistant problems seem to be in the joint area's. You can add a collar but have to be real careful not to chip/strip the colors next to it.
Once you know what your working with, it helps and things fall into place with patience.
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I see what you mean Michael. That white and black tuxedo looking Predator picture sure looks nasty with that break. Anyways when I reached out to Predator about my "blemish" I was told that they don't keep any of the decals that are used during that particular production. So basically Predator is selling everyone a piece of wood that is turned down into a tapered cylinder and decorated with a handful of decals. Kinda of like dressing up a model car from yesteryear.
They weren't the first nor will they be the last.
Before you get into the repair side of things, it's impressive what they do.
Mcdermott has been doing it for a very long time. They use approximately 20 to 25 thousanths on top of thiers, and the finish isn't bonded well AT ALL!
The below were real wake up calls. The damage on the Predator was extensive, no choice but to strip it.
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Real points and veneers
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On Repairs:
It's always challenging, especially in todays world.
It's easy and safe to say NO!
But then what?
People have invested.
Options on repairs must be available to some degree.
It's not for everyone, very seldom is repairing some of these A profitable adventure.
Quite òften the task is given/offered to the person people trust that does thier repairs.
It's far from easy. The learning NEVER stops.
it's not learning what we do in repairs, it's learning the methods used on the Cues themselves .
It's always challenging, especially in todays world.
It's easy and safe to say NO!
But then what?
People have invested.
Options on repairs must be available to some degree.
It's not for everyone, very seldom is repairing some of these A profitable adventure.
Quite òften the task is given/offered to the person people trust that does thier repairs.
It's far from easy. The learning NEVER stops.
it's not learning what we do in repairs, it's learning the methods used on the Cues themselves .
When I bought this second hand these where NOT in any pictures or the description
IMO it looks better after your work Mike. Hope the customer was happy with their beautiful cue.
Dave <-- likes wood better than paint, and has a sneaky finished by Canadian Guy from a Falcon veneered blank originally intended for Predator
There are definately bonding issues there.