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Topic: Cleaning (jeweled / texture) top surface of an aluminum neck |
John Palumbo
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Lansdale, PA.
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Posted 17 Dec 2022 1:17 pm |
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Any good suggestion on cleaning an aluminum neck, in particular on the top (jeweled) surface at the front of the pickup. I previously owned a Williams guitar that had an aluminum neck, when I went to clean it, it goes back so long I'm not sure what I used but it took out the jeweled (textured) finish and messed it up. I remember the Williams did not have a real deep jeweled finish as compared to the Mullen that I now own that has a deeper texture. But I don't want to make the same mistake again. Maybe a mild soap? I guess I could question Mike Mantey at Mullen but just wondering what others may do.
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 17 Dec 2022 8:43 pm
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I use Formula 409 and a toothbrush on the rough surfaces. Sometimes it takes several applications but it usually turns out pretty good. I use Mother's Mag Polish on the polished surfaces unless they need to be buffed out again.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Dan Murphy
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2022 6:41 am Jeweled textures.
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I use 80 grit and a 3inch air powered pistol D.A. Works perfectly. I just did my pedal bar on my LL2. Looks better with a jeweled texture. Try some CLR and toothbrush. Keep in mind that electric sanders have a smaller orbital circle and will make a finer appearance.  |
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John Palumbo
From:
Lansdale, PA.
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Posted 18 Dec 2022 2:04 pm
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| Thanks Darvin & Dan! |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2022 8:57 am
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| Lacquer thinner on a paper towel. Just don't get it on the fret board. |
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John Palumbo
From:
Lansdale, PA.
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Posted 20 Dec 2022 8:58 am
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| Thanks Mike! |
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