cosmitron Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 Hi! I'm a complete newbie here, so maybe there's already a topic 'bout my request. Anyway, I just got my 80's Lespaul. The guitar is all in a vintage look but still the hardware looks brand new as it's in chrome-plated. Does anyone know how to make it look 'vintage'? I'm about to 'work' it with extra thin glass wool and polish. But I may need experience from you people! (no regret about the hardware it's a LAWSUIT one.... ) Thanx to anyone who could help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 I am the "self proclaimed resident RELIC expert" There are a few different ways of doing what you want, depending on the degree of "ageing" you want to achieve I would recomend getting a picture of what you want it to look like, and I can give you better detail I also recomend NOT trying it yourself, at least not on hardware that has some value! It has taken me YEARS tro figure out how to do it the right way & I can't tell you HOW many pieces I destroyed in the process I am happy to help in any way if you want to send me an e-mail with a picture Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmitron Posted May 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Thanks for the "WARNING", Dave....(maybe I don't really know what I get involved in... ) The aged style I try to simulate should give a "matt-look" to the hardware, something the chrome couldn't give even 20 years after of HARD HEAVY rock on it. (I send you pics). By the way thanx for your help!!!! Cosmitron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmitron Posted May 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 Well. is it so long to do it? Browsing this forum I've found a nice link about 'aging' a Telecaster. I guess it works for a lespaul too!! The link here: http://www.rhsdesign.com/fender51/assembly1.htm The guy talks about aging the chrome hardware parts with Ferrous Chloride, but he doesn't really go into details....hope someone could help ! Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 26, 2003 Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 DON"T DO IT!!!!! Big mistake if you do it wrong! Oh, and the fumes are VERY toxic!!! Quickest way to ruin your hardware I will e-mail you tommorow on the way to achieve what you want to do Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmitron Posted May 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2003 Thanx again for the warnings!!! I was nearly doing it!!!! I'm gonna wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Check your e-mail for a step-by step guide! Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsl602000 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Dave, I'm thinking of doing a relic strat soon, any chance you're willing to share some tips with me? Coen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I can help you I could also do it for you.....(this is a part of my business) I don't want to break any forum rules...If you want to, you can e-mail me directly Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I have some rusty single coil pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Cosmitron: How is the Relicing coming along? Were my tips helpful? Let me know Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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