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Taking apart Hipshot Ultralite Tuners


Dolando
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Hi, I have a chance to get a set of cheap hipshot ultralite bass tuners in chrome, I was wondering how difficult it would be to take these apart and get them sprayed black. Not sure if they'll contain lots of little washers etc.

Has anyone repaired these or taken them apart for whatever reason?

Cost of spraying is no issue, my girlfriends dad sprays cars, and has already sprayed a neck plate and screw heads for me.

Thanks,

Adam

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I should have said "conventional" paint won't stick.

Painting aluminum involves a complex process of chemical priming and other steps, such as:
[url="http://www.finishing.com/1200-1399/1318.shtml"]http://www.finishing.com/1200-1399/1318.shtml[/url] or
[url="http://www.therpf.com/f9/how-do-you-paint-aluminum-105203/"]http://www.therpf.com/f9/how-do-you-paint-aluminum-105203/[/url]

The problem with powder coating is involves heat which may distort the parts.

If you insist on black, it may cost a little more, but Hipshot and Gotoh both make a mini-bass tuner and I believe so does Shaller, that can both be ordered in black. Better to save money and order them in black and know what you're getting instead of risking ruining the tuners trying to change them.

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Yea I think you're right, just curious to how hard it would be. Sounds like a lot of fiddling about. It's a deluxe 5 fender headstock with 4 on one side and 1 on the lower side.

Just wanted something light, as its a warmoth neck made from Wenge and ebony, so wanted to keep the weight down.

Thanks,

Adam

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