Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 I need to clean a bridge with gold plated finish that's very very very dirty. What can I use that won't damage the finish or my pocket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 6, 2009 CMS Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Soft damp cloth, soap. NO abrasives, polishes etc. It might be worth removing so you can soak it in an appropriate solvent (depends what "dirt" is) so you don't have to rub the finish too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Well removing it won't be an issue, it's not attached to anything. Thanks, I'll try the soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FailBoatCaptn Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 *subscribed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 *subscribed* I'll post up how I get on with the cleaning. Gotta go home now, hopefully it arrived ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FailBoatCaptn Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sugarskull Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 One of those microfiber cloths would make short work of it I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 6, 2009 CMS Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 One of those microfiber cloths would make short work of it I'm sure. The only issue is whether the dirt coating is at all abrasive. Gold is so soft that even dust will scratch it. So dissolving as much away as possible and loosening it up should protect it from scratching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FailBoatCaptn Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 i wonder how jewelery cloth and jewelery cleaner would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 I clean my whole bass with the same thing. Just spray a little non-abrasive guitar polish (I have Martin) on a very soft, clean polishing cloth, then gently wipe down the bass (light, circular motions) and the hardware. This has worked well on my Euro-Spector (green stain w/gold hardware) for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 The soap and water worked a bit, but it turns out that the the bridge has oxidisation. Meh, thats ok though, I'm only using one of the saddles. I'll get the bridge replated if I ever need the base plate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Black spray paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Black spray paint? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 The soap and water worked a bit, but it turns out that the the bridge has oxidisation. Meh, thats ok though, I'm only using one of the saddles. I'll get the bridge replated if I ever need the base plate again. don't let it bother you ,well worn is nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 don't let it bother you ,well worn is nice too Son of a .... I don't mind worn gold hardware, but it's got some pitting too. Anyways, heres an excuse for me to post a little teaser of my progress on the SB. It's got 4 saddles again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Sweet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 The gold bridge on my Spector isn't gold anymore, it's starting to turn silverish where I rest my hand when I pick. Oh well.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 That's a really odd place for an output jack. I would think that might be kinda uncomfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 That's a really odd place for an output jack. I would think that might be kinda uncomfortable... actually it's really great and I always filp the cord under the strap anyway so that facilitates that even more so . It doesn't hit your body at all like you might think . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yeah I think that position is cool. Brian Moore guitars have them there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Yeah I think that position is cool. Brian Moore guitars have them there too. It's certainly interesting. Maybe I'll check one out next time I see something like that. I'd probably run into some Brian Moore stuff before I see any Edwards around though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 It's certainly interesting. Maybe I'll check one out next time I see something like that. I'd probably run into some Brian Moore stuff before I see any Edwards around though... yeah check it out ,Edwards are killer too, but mine is an odd one ,probably custom even the Edwards fanbois were surprised by it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 The gold bridge on my Spector isn't gold anymore, it's starting to turn silverish where I rest my hand when I pick. Oh well. C7 pretty sure it's the skins oils and in your case acids that break down the finish , odd as it is if you use a little cleaning rag everytime you touch it or tune it ,it will last forever . Though it's tough if you use it as a rest , just can't avoid it . No biggie anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 pretty sure it's the skins oils and in your case acids that break down the finish , odd as it is if you use a little cleaning rag everytime you touch it or tune it ,it will last forever . Though it's tough if you use it as a rest , just can't avoid it . No biggie anyway Yeah, its from the acidity in the skin oils and your sweat. I wipe off the gold hardware on my SB Elite II after each play. Just to keep it nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 6, 2009 Members Share Posted February 6, 2009 Windshield washer fluid and plain ol' paper towels. Sometimes a Q-Tip helps to wiggle out the dirt in the tight places. Washer fluid is quite useful stuff, believe it or not. I no longer bother buying Windex or any proper glass cleaner, when a gallon jug of washer fluid is far cheaper by volume and dissolves damn near everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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