MoonBassAlpha Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm doing some work on an 85 MIJ Ibanez Roadstar 11 guitar, the plate on which has warped somewhat. It's single ply black. Any top tips for getting it straight again? I know some plastics have a "memory" and will revert to their original moulded shape under heating. Cheers MBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I had success using a hairdrier and some gentle persuasion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 How about the scratchplate though? Seriously though, did you heat it whilst it was screwed to the guitar or off the guitar with some freestyle bending? (if that's a thing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Put it between two heavy sheets of glass in the sunlight. Leave it a while. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Put it on an oven tray then put another weighted tray on top place in a VERY low oven keep checking it job sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1444323116' post='2882272'] How about the scratchplate though? Seriously though, did you heat it whilst it was screwed to the guitar or off the guitar with some freestyle bending? (if that's a thing) [/quote] No, you certainly want it off the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1444324002' post='2882278'] Put it between two heavy sheets of glass in the sunlight. Leave it a while. Sorted. [/quote] Might have to wait until next Spring though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I wonder if anyone has tried a domestic iron on very low heat? might do the same as the oven trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 The oven method definitely worked for me on an old 70s plate & it's common practice to heat - obviously not too high tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 You'll need to keep it clear of any exposed metal, as it'll singe the plate. This guy recommends wedging it in a cake: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1444324499' post='2882292'] I wonder if anyone has tried a domestic iron on very low heat? might do the same as the oven trick? [/quote] I just did this just now. I put a towel on the floor, PG on the towel and an old shirt on top of that. I then ironed the PG through the shirt (any old cloth will do). The PG got all soft like plastacine and i then put a glass kitchen board on top of it and books on top of that, to keep it flat whilst cooling. My buckled PG is now flat. Job done and a custom PG is no longer on the shopping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Corby trouser press? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZZFiGBX2CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 I ended up hairdrying it on the guitar and pressing it down with my fingers, which worked pretty well. I pressed one bit down with a glass, which didn't go so well as it left Slight impression. Won't do that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo-E Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1444324002' post='2882278'] Put it between two heavy sheets of glass in the sunlight. Leave it a while. Sorted. [/quote]I was going to suggest the sheets of glass, but in a very low oven. I expect the sun would work, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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