Cleaning the bridge

Kromwarp · #1 08-12-2009, 10:34 AM

I have a bridge that is a bit older, and it is covered in dust dirt, and other crap

Is there a certain way I should clean it off, rather, special stuff I should clean it off with?

Thanks

Grissle · #2 08-12-2009, 10:43 AM

A little dish-soap + water and an old toothbrush then wipe dry. If you can take the bridge off its a bit easier, so that you can clean it at a sink.

Jim Carr · #3 08-12-2009, 11:03 AM

What kind of bridge?

Kromwarp · #4 08-19-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Carr

What kind of bridge?

An old 51' P-Bass style double saddle off an old Univox Bass

gjbassist · #5 08-19-2009, 10:43 AM

Brasso works great for cleaning metal parts and removing tarnish.

http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/bras...sh/index.shtml

You should be able to find it at any hardware store or most grocery stores.

KramerBassFan · #6 08-19-2009, 01:51 PM

I'd avoid the Dishsoap and water....
Water would make it rust in the long run..
What i like to do is put the entire bridge in a bag/bowl filled with wd-40 or equivalent and leave it there over night.
Just let it soak for a few days.
THEN do take a old toothbrush to it.
Thats what i did to an old Kramer bridge that was rusted solid... good as new in a few days!!

**embellisher** · #7 08-20-2009, 05:47 PM

Let's give this one a shot in the Hardware, Setup & Repair forum.