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Post subject: Rusty frets
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:32 pm
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I recently changed the string on my squier duo sonic that I've had for about 2 years and noticed some of what looked like rust on the higher frets. Is this normal and what should be done about it?


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Post subject: Re: Rusty frets
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:01 pm
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rkraken wrote:
I recently changed the string on my squier duo sonic that I've had for about 2 years and noticed some of what looked like rust on the higher frets. Is this normal and what should be done about it?


I have had the same issue on a few (bass) guitars over the years. What was recommended to me in the 1970's by a Fender tech was to remove the strings and then wipe down the neck and frets with a DRY soft cloth. Use a product called 'RustePrufe' which is a firearms cleaning product available at most sports shops. Place a VERY SMALL amount of the liquid on a cotton Q-Tip and carefully clean each fret. Then take the same DRY cloth and wipe any excess liquid off each fret one at a time as you go. The liquid can stain the neck finish if left on too long, so wipe it dry ASAP after cleaning. The rust disappears and the liquid leaves a protective layer on the fret so salts and perspiration from fingers or room humidity will not affect the frets. If there is actually surface erosion or deep pitting to any of the frets, they may have to be replaced. If that is the case, have your service technician use stainless steel fret wire of the proper gauge. It's a bit more expensive, but you won't have the rust problem in the future.

Take Care.


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Post subject: Re: Rusty frets
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:51 pm
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I usually use 0000 steel wool to polish the frets. Cover the painted areas and the pickups with blue masking tape. Works pretty good for me.


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Post subject: Re: Rusty frets
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:40 am
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SquierFreak wrote:
I usually use 0000 steel wool to polish the frets. Cover the painted areas and the pickups with blue masking tape. Works pretty good for me.



Excellent suggestion and the blue 'painter's tape' keeps the 'wool' from damaging the fretboard finish. I like your recommendation better than mine...LOL...


P/S - I once worked with a guy from Georgia who's name was "Rusty Frets"... :lol:

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Post subject: Re: Rusty frets
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:47 pm
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Yep blue painters tape on the fingerboard in between the frets and a metal polish is good on them too (like Flitz or MAAS ) One drop of the paste and a soft cloth.


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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:49 pm
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i love the tone of rusty frets

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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:27 pm
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Make sure you cover the pickups too, or the steel wool bits will stick to the magnets and their a bear to clean off.


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Post subject: Re: Rusty frets
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:30 am
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SquierFreak wrote:
Make sure you cover the pickups too, or the steel wool bits will stick to the magnets and their a bear to clean off.

The steel wool bits or lint can also get into the pots (potentiometers) and ruin them.


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