Fix a chip in my Tele before selling?

[Xplorer228]

So I'm planning on selling my "Mexican fender telecaster butterscotch blonde" that I bought used about 6 years ago.. just cuz I have my heart set on another guitar that I can't yet afford.
Problem is that when I first got it I accidentally put a big chip in the back bottom right corner near the input. Thankfully it was hanging on for dear life and I was able to super glue it back down. It's not terribly noticeable but there's no denying that it's there. I'll attach a picture.
I've thought about getting some lacquer that matches for about 20 bucks or so and trying to fill in the seams (or if there is a better way let me know).
There's also obviously a bunch of scratches on the pickguard (maybe there's a way to clean that up?) And I also lost the tip that goes on the pickup switch.. but I think those are just a few dollars.
Anyway, would it be worth it or possible to fix this chip better?
Or should I just leave it alone and take the hit and adjust the price accordingly?
Or.. and I'm guessing this is a stretch but, would I get more out of it by giving the guitar a relic treatment? I know that's kind of looked down upon but considering It already has this blemish (which if not fixed could easily chip again) maybe just going all out and giving the guitar more wear would actually lend the chip some merit? Haha
I've got time to do some work if it'll save me some money when selling.
So what do you guys think the best solution is?

 

[urbandefault]

Don't try to fix it.

 

[Sparky2]

Sell it as is.

urbandefault is correct.

 

[Xplorer228]

Also does anyone know what the finish is on these butterscotch blonde Mexican Teles? I can't seem to find it. Is it polyurethane, polyester, nitrocellulose lacquer??
Thanks so much.

 

[Xplorer228]

Don't try to fix it.

Now, Is this because it's just not worth the time, or cause you think I'd screw it up? Lol

 

[myteleplaysjazz]

It looks like structural damage to me. Meaning that there appears to be more damage to the wood than you can see in the picture. You would need to remove the finish to assess the damage to the wood. Since it is a see thru finish, I doubt you could repair that with out it being obvious. Guitars are tools. Sometimes those tools get dinged up and knocked around. That's OK. I gives them a little character.

 

[urbandefault]

Now, Is this because it's just not worth the time, or cause you think I'd screw it up? Lol

Yes, and maybe.

It's worth more like it is than if you try a repair that goes wrong. Just sell it and move on.

 

[warrent]

Just leave it, you will only make it worse and getting it fixed by a pro won't be cost effective. List it for a reasonable price (as if it didn't have the chip), show the flaws and be willing to bargain a little bit.

 

[Electric Warrior]

Nah, leave it. It looks fine. That wouldn't faze me at all if the price was right.

You will make less on that guitar if you attempt to relic, I'd bet the farm on it.

 

[Frisco 57]

I've always felt that chips & ding are what makes your guitar yours! Now that you are selling your guitar to someone else, it comes with your scares & memories included, for no extra charge! They all have personalities...

 

[Ebidis]

Leave it alone. It's nothing. Check out mine.

 

[beachbreak]

You could try mixing some nail polishes to get close and fill in the cracks.

Would cost almost nothing.

 

[Xplorer228]

Ok the numbers are in and the consensus seems to be to pour my heart and soul into fixing it. Just playin!!
I'll leave it as is. Though something in me just feels like I should do something. Maybe I'll retouch it with a bit more super glue just to make sure it's not going anywhere and call it good.
I tend to go overboard so thanks for saving me a lot of time and effort.
Cheers!

 

[ReverendRevolver]

People will pay more if the piece isn't glued, its "relic'd" now.

Honestly, I'd be more keen to watch one with a chunk missing than not, as someone who is fond of Mexican teles, battle damage is proof of service on them. I think its transparent "thick skin" poly, same composition as other poly, but see through.
More "toy" color finishes, and gouges on the front are a big value decrease. A Mexican tele in a more classy normal "playing axe" color? You're looking at $325(if Bill's are due and you're in a hurry) up to $550+ if you're patient and/or get a local buyer who wants to be hands on before buying and avoids online used stuff.
This is the EXACT SAME RANGE as a Mexican tele with dings and small scratches. People would lowball you the same if it was immaculate.

 

[teleplayr]

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[EsquireOK]

You have a thick polyester finish, which means you'll likely make it look worse.

Leave it be, photograph it, and describe it.

At least you saved the big piece that came off.

 

[boris bubbanov]

Yup.

Leave it to the next owner to decide whether to fix it at all, how much to budget for an attempted repair, and the next guy bears the loss if an attempt to repair is an obscenity.

Thick, thick polyester. Only half joking when I say that FMIC uses polyester like this on MIMs to keep a significant number of customers always buying USA Fender instead.

 

[schmee]

It can certainly be fixed, but it takes a lot of time. I've done a couple.
-Epoxy partial fill
-Multiple attempts to stain using stain or paint until a good match is found.
-Epoxy fill over the color, wax paper over held with tape.
-Sand flush
-Fill any bubble holes in the epoxy
-Finish the area with clear coat.
-Wet sand to 2000 grit
-Polish with a foam wheel and something like Finesse It ll

A lot of work for a mexi.

 

[EsquireBoy]

As @schmee said above, you could fix it with epoxy mixed with a bit of stain: that would fill in the seems.
Then you carefully scrape level the excess with a fresh razorblade, before wet sanding and polishing.

The hardest is to match the color with the stain, but otherwise it would not be too hard to do. You won’t make it completely disappear, but you should be able to make it much less noticeable.

 

[Collin D Plonker]

Leave it