Daniel Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I need some help since for my bass project where I'm trying to make a vintage bass, with vintage chrome hardware and I'm already ordering a bunch of old-looking hardware for it, but I want to get a Leo Quann Badass bridge and I want it to kind of fit everything else, so I was wondering how to get it like that. It's okay if it doesn't fit the look, but if I can get it to look vintage it would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butnut Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 I use this chemical...wear gloves and goggles, very nasty acid...but it works. Rinse well with water to stop the process. http://community.webshots.com/photo/52687663/52687771DDbMln Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truerussian558 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 its not that bad, doesnt do much to your fingers (still not a bad idea to wear gloves), but it does stain, and dont drink it, its Ferric Chloride (iron and chlorine)its used to make pc boards, because it desolves copper, You can find some in radioshack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 This is from Radio Shack's MSDS: Avoid inhaling concentrated vapor or mist, may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. May result in severe liver and/or kidney damage, if swallowed, and may be fatal. Do not induce vomiting. Avoid contact with skin. Liquid, mist, or vapor can cause immediate irritation to all human tissue. Contact with eyes can result in permanent visual loss unless removed quickly by thorough irrigation with water. Just be careful with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truerussian558 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 well they say the same thing for rubber cement, of course it isnt healthy,, but unless your stupid, like mistaking it for soda, pouring it in your eye, standing over it for hours and breathing in the vapors, soaking your fingers in it, and other idiotic stuff, it shouldnt have any adverse affects on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butnut Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Just what are you trying to say...or prove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truerussian558 Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 ahh nothing, just that it isnt that bad as you made it out to be. but proper safety is always a good idea. its just that if i never knew about it and read that it was nasty and dangerous i would be discouraged from using it, and it would be sad especially if it isnt as bad as it was made out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butnut Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 It's kool, I hate to think I recommended something that somebody 'could' get hurt by...accidents happen and it's best always to use caution. I use a lot of chemicals in my detail and paint biz, chemicals of all kinds can get into your bloodstream via your skin and by inhaling...never a good thing even in small amounts. Wish more of a big deal was made during my years painting...almost never used a mask, and now my chest hurts from the slightest wiff of paint or thinners. Chemicals are great at what they can do...they are our friend just use common sense and be as safe as you can. I'm glad RC stopped asking all those personal questions when you purchase....was such a big turn off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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