Hand-Aging Covers

[GenrelessBastard]

Hello! I have a set of Seth Lover's in Gold. I want to convert them to aged nickle. Will the PCB etchant solution remove the gold also or should I polish it off first? Also, as long as I protect the guitar can I remove the covers without disconnecting them? Lastly how hot of iron should I use? Thanks for any advice you can give!

 

[jeremy]

Re: Hand-Aging Covers

you could remove the covers without disconnecting them, but i wouldnt. its easy to unsolder a few wires to get the pup out. not sure about the rest.

 

[Mincer]

Re: Hand-Aging Covers

I think there are people who sell aged nickel covers. You could always replace what you have, but you will have to remove the pickups to do it cleanly.

 

[GenrelessBastard]

Re: Hand-Aging Covers

Thanks I'll take your advice. Watch some pup removal videos.