King Tut Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I bought a lovely old P a while ago from Beedster. Trouble is the bridge wasn't original and i wanted a bridge cover. I've bought a reissue vintage bridge and bridge cover ,but of course - they're all shiny. Anyone got any tricks to make them look more 'used' and tarnished. OK - I know the bridge will be under the cover and no one'll be able to see it - that's just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'd say some sort of week acid solution to tarnish the chrome a bit, no idea what sort of acid base you'd need though or if it's even feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Leave them in salt water for a while then take them out & let them dry?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've got a load of aging parts that I want to look new. How do I do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 [quote name='Buzz' post='275350' date='Sep 2 2008, 12:24 PM']I'd say some sort of week acid solution to tarnish the chrome a bit, no idea what sort of acid base you'd need though or if it's even feasible.[/quote] I concur, and would venture to suggest these readily available weak domestic acids; Vinegar? Lemon Juice? Might be an idea to find something small, cheap and chromed (nuts/bolts?) and experiment in small amounts before moving on to the big stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thanks for your comments guys - but have you actuall tried this - I think some experiments (Lfalex) are the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 [quote name='King Tut' post='275317' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:45 AM']Anyone got any tricks to make them look more 'used' and tarnished?[/quote] [quote name='chris_b' post='275450' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:28 PM']I've got a load of aging parts that I want to look new. How do I do that?[/quote] Trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I look after my stuff - the chrome pickupo & bridge ashtrays on my '81 precision are identical to the much newer ones on my other much newer fenders. No rust or tarnish, the chrome is bright and the only marks are fingerprints which come off with a wipe of a microfibre cloth. No one's going to see the bridge and relic bridges I've seen are usually ridiculously overdone. I'd vote leave 'em be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've heard that PCB etchant (nasty stuff so use with care) can be used for this.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1uq3JOzubQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1uq3JOzubQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='chris_b' post='275450' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:28 PM']I've got a load of aging parts that I want to look new. How do I do that?[/quote] Swap with the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='280485' date='Sep 9 2008, 04:39 PM']Swap with the OP. [/quote] Yup - I'd be up for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Wire wool? Not sure if its the effect you want but it takes away the shinyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've never tried to deliberately age something but I've noticed sweat ages any metal pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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