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Topic: Sanding & Polishing Questions |
Allan Jirik
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Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 13 Nov 2011 8:48 pm |
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Ok, I've cleaned every part and purchased all the additional parts I need for the restore of my MSA S-12. I've been sanding the crud off the pedal bar and knee levers using the information I've gotten off the Forum. However, if a part isn't really scratched or gunked up do I necessarily have to sand it before polishing? Also, do I sand the chrome endplates? There is a scratch on one, can it just be buffed out?
I bought a bench polisher and fooled around with it a little. It seems like the polishing step is going to take quite a long time.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. |
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Jason Hull
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Posted 14 Nov 2011 2:14 am
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Last edited by Jason Hull on 22 Apr 2012 3:29 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 15 Nov 2011 4:42 pm
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Allan,
Basically what Jason said, except for chrome...Never sand/scuff chrome, buff only.I don't think MSA ever used chrome plating.
BF
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Allan Jirik
From:
Wichita Falls TX
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 5:05 pm
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| Thanks for the info, guys. If the endplates aren't chrome, are they nickel plated? The aluminum pieces are dull but can be buffed shiny, the endplates are still pretty shiny after 37 years. |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 16 Nov 2011 5:53 pm
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Allan,
Before I did anything I would start another topic to Mr Anderson with the serial # of the guitar you have unless you know someone local that can tell you for sure about the endplates being chrome, or polished aluminum. After chrome has been scuffed/sanded...it's ruined. If there is a local motorcycle shop, they could probably tell you what you have, and what to use to polish/buff it. I have had good results with "Semichrome", most bike shops have it.
FWIW..Someone may have had the endplates chromed after it left MSA.
BF
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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