Thunderbird Club

[TBird1958]

what’s muratic acid anyway? any one know of other uses?

IIRC Its good for stripping car parts.

 

[BklynKen]

Omg yes take them off the bass lol

Yes remove the parts from the bass! To age the covers put about half a inch of muratic acid in a Tupperware tub then put a smaller open tub with the parts in it inside the tub with the acid and put the top on the larger tub. Check every 8-12 house till the desired results.

Oh, the problem is that I'm thinking tuners, bridge, etc. Lots of moving parts that I don't think are supposed to deal well with this kind of thing. I'm sure I'll just leave it alone and let it naturally age.

 

[godofthunder59]

Oh, the problem is that I'm thinking tuners, bridge, etc. Lots of moving parts that I don't think are supposed to deal well with this kind of thing. I'm sure I'll just leave it alone and let it naturally age.

I've done tuners, it works well enough, honestly I need to get the muratic acid to the chemical recycling center it's a pita to store.

 

[WillyW]

Muriatic acid is less toxic than diet coke

 

[BklynKen]

I've done tuners, it works well enough, honestly I need to get the muratic acid to the chemical recycling center it's a pita to store.

Good to know. I thought stuff like tuners or bridges would get frozen in place or something.

 

[godofthunder59]

Good to know. I thought stuff like tuners or bridges would get frozen in place or something.

If you go to far with it they could freeze up.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Omg yes take them off the bass lol

Yes remove the parts from the bass! To age the covers put about half a inch of muratic acid in a Tupperware tub then put a smaller open tub with the parts in it inside the tub with the acid and put the top on the larger tub. Check every 8-12 house till the desired results. Muratic acid is nasty stuff store it away from metal, best stored outside in the garage or shed. Even with the cap on tight it attacks whatever is around it.

will it burn skin?

 

[godofthunder59]

will it burn skin?

Yes! Highly corrosive. Use PPE, gloves, goggles, cartridge respirator.

 

[WillyW]

If you store a jug of muriatic acid it will permeate the surrounding shelves and drawers and age all the metal stuff nicely.

 

[BklynKen]

Yes! Highly corrosive. Use PPE, gloves, goggles, cartridge respirator.

Oof. I'm in a NYC apartment. I think I'll pass.

 

[dagrev]

What else are you looking for? Later on the BC Rich is going in its case and this one is going up on the wall. Three hangers, three Thunderbirds.

More Thunderbird pics are always better, right? Front, back sides, the more the better!!

 

[TBird1958]

Oof. I'm in a NYC apartment. I think I'll pass.

What?! Where's you sense of adventure, Ken?



j/k!

 

[WillyW]

I think this is the stuff I used for final cleaning prior to anodizing titanium. mix it as you need it.

you don't need to submerge for aging

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[dagrev]

I've been contemplating some covers for my new Non Reverse, even before it's arrival, especially for the bridge, possibly the pickup too, came across these in my search.......... I should have known that they'd be available from the Man himself. Thank you Scott @godofthunder59 !

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I don't think I would ever put the covers back on my '64, but when I see them on other's basses it always looks great, especially when shiny. All that shiny chrome...what's not to love? Snazzy!

 

[Gaolee]

Muriatic acid is less toxic than diet coke

Which is another way to wreck metal. Drop it into a cola for a couple of days.

 

[MCF]

what’s muratic acid anyway? any one know of other uses?

Aka Hydrochloric acid. Used to lower alkaline levels in pools to balance PH. Also used to acid wash pool plaster. Available around $3 to $4 a gallon at Lowes, Home Depot and any pool supply store. Very caustic. It's amazing it's still sold in California.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

I don't think I would ever put the covers back on my '64, but when I see them on other's basses it always looks great, especially when shiny. All that shiny chrome...what's not to love? Snazzy!

ever consider selling them?

 

[BklynKen]

What?! Where's you sense of adventure, Ken?



j/k!

Ok, you convinced me. If you don't hear from me by tomorrow, call the police.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Ok, you convinced me. If you don't hear from me by tomorrow, call the police.

keep it away from the foundation….

 

[Count Bassie]

I listened to a song my band error with my raw bass track on it- Epi CP through a SansAmp DI. Yep, that's why Thunderbirds. I really did this bass.
Maybe next year for a VP, but I'm happy with my 2013 CP.
Thanks to all you enablers.

MygodImakesomanytypos...
Band is not named"error"...
I really *DIG* this bass!!!