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Topic: Chrome Touch Ups? |
Mark Helm
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 27 May 2020 6:30 pm |
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Hey, guys!
Has anyone ever attempted to to cover small rust spots where chrome has rusted away on a switch plate or a jackplate (I'm thinking some of the chrome on one of my Dual Pros). I know you can pay to have it done professionally, but it's mighty pricey.
Thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks! Stay safe, everybody!
-Mark
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Joe Breeden
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 29 May 2020 11:33 am
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| Don't know if it will work. Never tried it. Some high end craft stores sell gold leaf and silver leaf. Silver leaf might work for you. It's not that expensive and it might work. I would use a little steel wool to smooth out the rusted area before you apply it. Joe |
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Noah Miller
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Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 29 May 2020 12:13 pm
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| True chrome plate can't be done as a touch-up; you need to strip and re-plate a substantial area (usually the whole thing). Electroless nickel might work if the area is cleaned and etched, but it's not going to match the chrome perfectly and won't be worth the effort unless you do the whole piece. |
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 May 2020 1:25 pm
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You can start by just polishing the rust off...National guitars recommends Flitz, and there also is Simichrome, which I've used on car bumpers...
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