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Topic: Carter cross shafts |
Quentin Hickey
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 12:34 pm |
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I am trying to figure out the best way to get the tarnish off of my cross rods on my Carter and bring it back to factory shine/luster. Can anyone suggest what metal these cross rods are made of and can they be polished back to a nice finish again? Are they aluminum or some kind of alloy??
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Wayne Ledbetter
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:08 pm Maintenance
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Mr. Quentin
If you go to steelguitar.com you will see some information regarding maintenance and etc....seems aimed towards Carter owners. It also references Steel Guitar of Canada.
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Quentin Hickey
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:18 pm
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Wayne,
I've all over that website and havent found what material the cross shahfts are made of. I dont want to waste my time buffing if they are an alloy. Someone here must know. |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:53 pm
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Dollars to doughnuts they're 6061 Aluminum.
Your aluminum polish of choice
I doubt they were ever shiny. Put them to a wheel and make them purty
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 1:55 pm
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I'd try some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish.
It can't hurt!  |
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Mitchell Smithey
From:
Dallas, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 2:01 pm
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| They are plated, I don't think you can do much with them. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 2:37 pm
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Voldemort¹ just shot me a message informing me of my error. They're a plated/coated steel, not aluminum.
¹since we're not supposed to mention him by name...
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Quentin Hickey
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 3:10 pm
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Lol thanks Voldemort
So where does that leave me as far as cleaning them up? Can they be Re plated |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 4 Nov 2016 3:38 pm
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I doubt the plating is corroding. I'd say a combination of boredom, Simple Green (or your surfactant of choice) and a toothbrush.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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