bassgurumonster Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hi there, just got some replacement tuners for my roadworn p bass and I need to relic them. I dont really want to use acid so has anyone got any safer ideas that work? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Unfortunately I think acid fumes is the best way to do it from what I've read, I did buy some Muriatic Acid with the intention of trying it out but I chickened out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Play it for 20 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 [quote name='bassgurumonster' timestamp='1439459539' post='2842968']... any safer ideas that work? Many thanks. [/quote] I recommend the use of thyme. It takes a little longer, but the results are guaranteed, and well worth the wait. Quite inexpensive, too. Some patience is required in its application, of course, but that's just part of the fun, isn't it..? Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Plus rosemary?........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Cement cleaner in a tupperware box (other brands are avaiable). Machine heads in a smaller open box (Chinese takeaway). Smaller box into bigger box. Close lid on bigger box. Leave for an hour. Take machine heads out. Put in cardboard box. Shake for 5 seconds. Job done. Easay peasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonieman Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If you want that oxidation/bubbling - I think time is the only answer. For tarnishing/ rustiness - you want to bang them randomly against some steel wool for a while, throw some stones/bunch of keys on top (fender custom shop trick). Then put some strong vinegar with a handful or two of salt in a tupperware dish. Immerse and leave for 24 hrs... then repeat as neccessary. I've done this to match a bridge to an old guitar... results were great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Just found out, ordered these from wd music. Sold as nickel, but they are in fact chrome. Now on bass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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