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Location: Indiana | I have a '68 Thunderhead with pitted hardware. Tailpiece, bridge, and original tuners.
Any wisdom here regarding replateing/restoring? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | progressively finer steelwool, then buffing/polishing compound. |
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Location: Indiana | Thanks Jeff.
Problem is I have numerous pieces that are down to base metal from 40 years of living.
My fault... I should have been more clear in asking specifically about replating services.
Just wondering if any of the restorer's/collector's here have used a particular replating company or experience with any of the do-it-yourself equipment available.
Thanks. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | I'd just leave it for that natural look. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Hopefully this old post will HELP ya. ;) |
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Location: Warren,Pa. | I once brought a piece to a jeweler to have it sent out for plating. It was expensive and took too long, but the job was good. If I had a more local plating shop I think I'd take it there myself.
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Location: Indiana | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Hopefully this old post will HELP ya. ;)
No need to re-write the bible for a newbie.
Won't argue with your point of view Beal. My wife tells me I'd be much easier to deal with if I wasn't so "anal".
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by bauerhillboy:
It was expensive The job referenced in my referenced post was under a C note including shipping and was back within two weeks. :D |
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