Is my racket cracked? Pics attached!

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  1. jdm_wol2ks

    jdm_wol2ks Regular Member

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    Hey guys!
    I was looking at my ns7700 i got used.

    I noticed a paint chip and when i looked closely it looks like it has some kinda crack, but i'm not sure. when i run my fingers across it is smooth!

    I attached some pics. can you guys let me know if this is a crack or if it is just a paint chip and how the actual ns rackets look like without paint?

    Thanks!
     

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    looks like an ordinary paint chip to me, can't see any real damage.
     
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    is a serious paint chip though.
    no crack yet. :)
     
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    may i sugguest you cover it up with nail polished else it will chip further.
     
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    jdm_wol2ks Regular Member

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    what kinda nail polish? any kind and color? :p

    i put scotch take over it. is that ok?
     
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    Dont put scotch tape over. You can apply transparent nail polish. Use your mom's or some female friend's nail polish. :)
     
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    I just put the nail polish right over the paint chipped part right? do i need to put it on the paint around too? how long should i leave it there to dry? i want to play with it in about 1 hr. XD should i do it before or after
     
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    If you find a model shp in your area, try to find a spray paint one thats kind of metallic silver by Tamiya and then cover it up with a transparent nail polish i think it'll look as good as new.
     
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    paint it over the chipped area. let the nail polish slightly flush with the top paint of the racquet. leave it to dry.

    or you can have your game 1st & do it later.
     
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    My NS7700 was really messed up after having it for such a long period. It was a gift from my friend and, one day, I decided to just remove all the paint that was left on the racket. Approximately 60% left on the head and about 80% left on the shaft but both my friend and I wanted to see how a racket without paint looks like. I don't know where it is at the moment due to my recent move, but when I do find it, I'll post pictures. It plays just like normal and if anything, it's actually a bit lighter due to the lost of paint. :p Just don't worry about your paint chip. As of now, it's nothing and there's no cracks. No need for the nail polish either, unless you want a "new" looking racket.
     
  11. jdm_wol2ks

    jdm_wol2ks Regular Member

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    ohh. wait did it look similar to the pictures i posted?
     
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    The whole inside? It's hard to tell since your chip is small BUT DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. Mine, because I smoothed it all out with sandpaper and cleaned it, was really bright, shiny and smooth. Imagine a girl's nail buffed with a new buff-er tool thing. ;P That's what the racket looked it, but generally, the color was similar.
     
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    imo u shld be fine with that paint chip...:):) cos i hav more than 6-8 that kind of chips for my mp-99 and nothing happen:D:D:D so dun worry too much...
     

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