Hi Simon - yes, the poly flaked by a p/up cavity - its Miniwax oil based satin and it was after lifting a piece of painters tape. I wiped a small amount over the flaked part and its looking good. I finished the IB 4 bass last nite, I was too excited (impatient as my music partner says) and spent all day/evg on the guitar but looking at it in the cold light of a Spring day its bloody awesome. Sounds great, plays nice, lovely action and intonates perfectly. I reckon its a go for guitar of the month. I had a go at the set neck heel on the other bass with a 1/2 inch chisel and sand paper and am pleased with that too. The neck sits parralel with the strings, the bridge is flat to the body and there's plenty of play with the string height. I've been thinking of painting the bass face - what do you think of enamel rattle can paint? I've usually used acrylic car paint.