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Post subject: clean chrome
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:45 am
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I have an old PBass from the late 1960's so I think the covers & tuners are chrome not nickel. They are dull & cloudy. What will get them shining again. My nephew is a mechanic & suggested chrome polish. Anyone here have any experience cleanning dull guitar parts?


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Post subject: Re: clean chrome
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:37 am
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Sure you can try chrome polish. I have used Brasso on my chrome and nickel parts to help some of the shine come back, but when you are doing this, realize that a lot of guitar collectors want to see some evidence of honest wear on vintage instruments that have been actually played and not just kept in their cases.

It is your call as to what to do to your bass, but some finish clouding would be expected on such an old bass.

Good luck.

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Post subject: Re: clean chrome
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:41 am
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As always when using cleaners you've never used, try it on a very inconspicuous area. Nevr-Dull may be worth a shot. Kinda stinky, but the best things usually are kinda odd.

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