Corroding metal parts

[Gust0o]

Following my 'ecky thump' thread, and the revelation that the filth-encrusted bass Ed dropped off is likely a 1960s Ibanez or Guyatone, I need to up the TLC for this one.

The tuners and metal bridge plate have been subject to some corrosion, which is understandable after spending a decade in a garage.

Question being, since I don't want to lose the original parts, how do I get them back to rights?

[Delberthot]

corrosion or dirt?

corrosion - If the plating's coming off then you can get the parts replated.

dirty - soak the parts in cheap cola for a few hours, dunk them in water then dry thoroughly

[Gust0o]

Both! Tuners will likely be sorted by Cola, looking at them.

Bridge cover will need replating - any idea where it should go to?

[Peaty]

[quote name='Gust0o' post='861647' date='Jun 8 2010, 11:27 PM']Both! Tuners will likely be sorted by Cola, looking at them.

Bridge cover will need replating - any idea where it should go to?[/quote]


Your local custom bike or car workshop should be able to recommend a good local plating firm.

Edited June 9, 2010 by Peaty

[neepheid]

+1 for cheap cola (diet)

before:



after:

[Gust0o]

Hmm... on that bass-is (sorry, couldn't resist) I think we might be fine with just the cheap stuff!

If you look in 'Bass Guitar' it's the parts from this 1250 I'm trying to sort. They don't look half as bad as that bridge!

I'm going to try it tonight, so I'll post some pics of where we get.