Relicing Fender threaded bridge saddles

ForestThump · #1 01-31-2008, 03:57 PM

I want to install a Fender threaded saddle bridge on a MIJ 65 RI and it is screamingly new looking. How can I "relic" it ie. so that it looks compatible with my bass?

projectMalamute · #2 01-31-2008, 04:33 PM

use it for a few years

ForestThump · #3 02-02-2008, 06:45 AM

Bump!

debassr · #4 02-02-2008, 06:51 AM

PCB Etchant solution available at radio shack works nicely and quickly and is less than $5.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

Swab it on with a qtip let set for a min or so then hit it w/soap & water to neutralize. Repeat as needed. You may need to sand with some 2000 grit first to break the chrome glaze slightly. I also like to hit chrome pieces with a set of keys a few times to simulate some little nicks.

202dy · #5 02-02-2008, 07:44 AM

A quick sanding with 600 grit to knock down the gloss followed by a 15 minute bath in some Lime Away will make them ugly in a hurry. Be careful when handling Lime Away. It is caustic. Drain the parts into a sieve. Then rinse well with water and dry.

ForestThump · #6 02-02-2008, 08:57 AM

Thanks everyone. All that chrome was really glaring.

ForestThump · #7 02-02-2008, 09:03 AM

By the way, what is Lime Away? I live in France and would have to find an equivalent product.

debassr · #8 02-02-2008, 10:34 AM

It's called Le Chaux Loin in France lol

202dy · #9 02-02-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ForestThump

By the way, what is Lime Away? I live in France and would have to find an equivalent product.

Lime Away is used to remove rust stains on tile and bath fixtures. It contains the same active ingredients as naval jelly. It is usually sold along side bathroom cleaners in the supermarket. Sometimes it can be found at a home center. As far as France goes, I haven't a clue as to where these kinds of chemicals are sold.

LeftyFenderJazz · #10 02-02-2008, 09:40 PM

You could also put it in a container filled with sand. shake it up til it looks good then do the same with dirt. dirty it up good over and over and it will start to look old. best of all real relicing is free.

i plan to use this method on a bridge i am ordering today

debassr · #11 02-02-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by projectMalamute

use it for a few years

Just couldn't resist huh?