Does anyone know how to faux age chrome hardware? My tuneomatic has developed that typical haze on it but the tailpiece is as shiny as the day I bought it even though I have never cleaned it. I really don't want to scuff it up with steel wool. I would prefer to dip it in some kind of liquid to give it a nice faux aged look.
faux aging hardware
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kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: faux aging hardware
I think i saw someone mention that boiling parts in coffee ages them very well. Not sure if that was just for plastic or what.
Sorry i can't be more help
I think i saw someone mention that boiling parts in coffee ages them very well. Not sure if that was just for plastic or what.
Sorry i can't be more help
LtKojak
New member
Re: faux aging hardware
To be perfectly clear, I hate relicing with a passion.
Having said that, in the experience of some people I know, so this IS hearsay, Nickel-plated hardware ages well using vinegar fumes; Chrome-plated goes from shiny to rust with no in-between stages.
Your best bet should be to Scoth-brite both, to take away the shine.
HTH,
To be perfectly clear, I hate relicing with a passion.
Having said that, in the experience of some people I know, so this IS hearsay, Nickel-plated hardware ages well using vinegar fumes; Chrome-plated goes from shiny to rust with no in-between stages.
Your best bet should be to Scoth-brite both, to take away the shine.
HTH,
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Dr. Vegetable
New member
Re: faux aging hardware
Rawk Harder!!!
Rawk Harder!!!
Re: faux aging hardware
Get some etching solution from Radio shack. Lay tissue paper over the part and paint on the solution onto the tissue paper. The tissue paper ensures that you have an even coating. Leave it for 10-20 minutes then wash it with cold water. Repeat if needed. Seen this on youtube. It works great on pickup covers.
Get some etching solution from Radio shack. Lay tissue paper over the part and paint on the solution onto the tissue paper. The tissue paper ensures that you have an even coating. Leave it for 10-20 minutes then wash it with cold water. Repeat if needed. Seen this on youtube. It works great on pickup covers.
metlking
Well-known member
Re: faux aging hardware
I used this method with some pretty good results......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoA0O6kSBqk
I used this method with some pretty good results......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoA0O6kSBqk
