lotus eater
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
Thanks SO much for the tip man!!!
The parts look fantastic- well done.
Thanks SO much for the tip man!!!
The parts look fantastic- well done.
Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
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phil_104
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
Thanks man, I like the look.
As for a pickguard, it is hard to say. If you use an original fender pickguard, rough it up just enough, and let is soak in hot coffe, it probably would.
I found that the thing that helped most was keeping the mix in direct afternoon sun. Later that night, I tried another test knob in the same mix, but cold, and after 6 hours, the stain had barely taken. You really need a warm day to get it done.
Thanks man, I like the look.
As for a pickguard, it is hard to say. If you use an original fender pickguard, rough it up just enough, and let is soak in hot coffe, it probably would.
I found that the thing that helped most was keeping the mix in direct afternoon sun. Later that night, I tried another test knob in the same mix, but cold, and after 6 hours, the stain had barely taken. You really need a warm day to get it done.
mrturtle_91
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
touche...the new strawberry blossom donuts are like a pastry orgasm!!!
touche...the new strawberry blossom donuts are like a pastry orgasm!!!
SonofaMitch
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
haha only 5?
I'n In Sudbury, Ontario and we have the Most Tim Hortons per Capita! it's almost 30 Timmies locations IIRC
and kudos on the aging, thats pretty awsome.
haha only 5?
I'n In Sudbury, Ontario and we have the Most Tim Hortons per Capita! it's almost 30 Timmies locations IIRC
and kudos on the aging, thats pretty awsome.
phil_104
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
I don't know, UV might of had something to do with it, but the fact that the coffee was warm for the whole process most likely made the biggest difference.
I don't know, UV might of had something to do with it, but the fact that the coffee was warm for the whole process most likely made the biggest difference.
phil_104
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
For sure. I think the reason mine took so little time is because of the constand heat.
There is also something to be said about the concentration of the coffee. You need to make it so dark that you can barely see the white plastic parts under about an inch of coffee.
For sure. I think the reason mine took so little time is because of the constand heat.
There is also something to be said about the concentration of the coffee. You need to make it so dark that you can barely see the white plastic parts under about an inch of coffee.
J Moose
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
That's the only kinda coffee I drink!
Comes to two strengths...
Normal and fuel.
Oh, and iced coffee!
Drinking one now... too hot for hot coffee...
That's the only kinda coffee I drink!
Comes to two strengths...
Normal and fuel.
Oh, and iced coffee!
Drinking one now... too hot for hot coffee...
Ayrton
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Archer_of_Fish
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
That is about all it is good for
Good news is their coffee works great on plastic parts!!!
That is about all it is good for
phil_104
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
Blast from the past. I don't even own that guitar anymore. It was cool though.
I did the same thing when I got my current strat. Except I added whiskey and beer. Mostly because I was drinking it at the time, and it seemed like a good idea.
Blast from the past. I don't even own that guitar anymore. It was cool though.
I did the same thing when I got my current strat. Except I added whiskey and beer. Mostly because I was drinking it at the time, and it seemed like a good idea.
StratFreak
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
VERY NICE.
VERY NICE.
Fusion1
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
Does the coffee stain wipe off? I can imagine it giving the dark appearance on say the pickguard, but wiping with a finger will rub the stain right off and you're back to bright white. I'd think the same issue would occur with the pickup covers.
Does the coffee stain wipe off? I can imagine it giving the dark appearance on say the pickguard, but wiping with a finger will rub the stain right off and you're back to bright white. I'd think the same issue would occur with the pickup covers.
Ayrton
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Gearjoneser
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Re: Coffee to age platic? : RESULTS! (Pics)
I've also made a mixture of coffee, yellow curry, and wood stain, because it really works fast.
One thing I'd warn about is putting pickguards in hot water. Heat warps plastic, so you could easily ruin a pickguard or pickup covers. I'd just use cold water but leave it in there a long time.
I've also made a mixture of coffee, yellow curry, and wood stain, because it really works fast.
One thing I'd warn about is putting pickguards in hot water. Heat warps plastic, so you could easily ruin a pickguard or pickup covers. I'd just use cold water but leave it in there a long time.
