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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 7:12 am |
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what to you guys used to buff out your end plates and
metal necks???
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 7:33 am
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If it's just dull and not scratched, I use Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish.
If it's scratched, a wheel and red jeweler's rouge.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 7:55 am
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Simichrome, which is slightly abrasive, has been used by most Steel Guitar builders for years on light surface scratches. Harley Davidson dealers sell the exact same thing under the Harley Davidson name (they used to sell Simichrome but apparently stopped since the Harley branded came out).
MAAS, sold at some places that sell "as seen on TV" items appears to also be identical to Simichrome. I've had some MAAS and it worked exactly like Simichrome.
The Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish is non abrasive and won't take out any minor surface scratches.
Hit it with Simichrome (or equivalent) and then finish with Mother's. I had the fretboards replaced about 6 or 7 years ago on my Franklin. That is what Mr Franklin used on the aluminum necks - simichrome then Mother's to take out some surface scratches before installing the new fretboards.
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GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat
Cakewalk by Bandlab and Studio One V4.6 pro DAWs, MOTU Ultralite MK5 recording interface unit (for sale) |
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Dick Wood
From:
Springtown Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 9:20 am
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I've use Simichrome and it really makes them look like new. I rub a thin coat on the end plate and use an electric drill with a buffing wheel.
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Ollin Landers
From:
Willow Springs, NC
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 12:19 pm
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Billy Knowles turned me on to Liquid Blue Magic.
It's very similar to Mother's Mag.
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Magic-200-Liquid-Polish/dp/B000ALCOCQ
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I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted. W.C. Fields |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 1:28 pm
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California Custom. I've tried everything, and it's the best and easiest. Fastest too.
4 or 5 minutes later. No hard rubbing required.
Found at most truck supply shops.
http://www.californiacustom.com
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 3:04 pm
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Simichrome is good if you have very light scratching. Elbow grease required though! If your aluminum has oxidized gray, the CC Aluminum Deoxidizer works great with the Purple Polish. Just wipe it on, and let it dry. Then wipe on the Purple Polish right over it. Wipe of with soft clean cloth. You're done. No rubbing!
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 3:47 pm Polish
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| I second the vote for California Customs products. They are fabulous. Don |
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john buffington
From:
Owasso OK - USA
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Posted 12 Jan 2017 5:23 pm
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| I too am a firm believer in CCs makes life a lot easier. |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 12:04 am Experience...an old cowboy proverb
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I like Mr. Billings suggestion. He has lots of practical experience. We share respect for a late friend, a man who quoted an old cowboy proverb about EXPERIENCE.
John, please tell me more about the CC Purple Polish. Isn't it inevitable that the outer aluminum layer will oxidize? Does it protect the aluminum, or slow the oxidation? |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 13 Jan 2017 8:55 am
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When all else fails:
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 15 Jan 2017 10:54 am
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It will always oxidize. James liked to use Mother's wax after polishing. That helps.
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Dr. Z Surgical Steel amp, amazing!
"74 Bud S-10 3&6
'73 Bud S-10 3&5(under construction)
'63 Fingertip S-10, at James awaiting 6 knees
'57 Strat, LP Blue
'91 Tele with 60's Maple neck
Dozen more guitars!
Dozens of amps, but SF Quad reverb, Rick Johnson cabs. JBL 15, '64 Vibroverb for at home.
'52 and '56 Pro Amps |
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