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Old 08-03-2007, 06:10 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: How to age metal parts

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Originally Posted by Redfish View Post
Thanks Flick, I'll give it a try. I just want to do my tailpiece to match an aged tonepros bridge. I guess I should just check it regularly as it cooks? Are we talking hours or days? Is there anything I need to neutralize the acid with when it gets to the desired point?
wear gloves as well . I did chrome tail , bridge & tuners for my 7 string ( looks like aged nickel now ) & it took only minutes , Yes have water near by to rinse. Alot of people do not know but under chrome is nickel & under that is cooper so do not over do it. I learned of this trick thru working on the job site when they acid washed it aged & tarnished our light fixtures when not covered
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