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Post by cheapb on Oct 3, 2010 21:24:08 GMT -5
I need to get rid of a bit corrosion on a Kahler bridge and protect it. I read someone was using 3in1 oil. Is that a good way or does anybody have other ideas?
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Post by halo71 on Oct 7, 2010 17:03:55 GMT -5
Take it apart and soak all the parts overnight in WD40.
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Post by cheapb on Oct 8, 2010 10:55:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the answer. I was afraid you were going to say that ;-) the problem is only on the base around the kahler name and one saddle. I wonder if it is worth the while to take everything apart? I shoud mention the guitar has not been played for 10 years...
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Post by halo71 on Oct 9, 2010 20:28:57 GMT -5
If it were me....yeah I'd take it all apart and soak it, its worth the time spent. If you have a dremel with a cotton pad polishing wheel. I would use that on it after soaking. DO NOT use the polishing wheel that is really coarse and stiff. It WILL take the rust off, but will mar the finish as well if you are not very careful.
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Post by cheapb on Oct 9, 2010 22:38:28 GMT -5
thanks again. I do have a dremel, so all I need is to build up the courage to take it apart :-)
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Post by donp on Oct 15, 2010 23:30:32 GMT -5
+1 to WD40.
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Post by nickwellings on Oct 26, 2010 4:10:26 GMT -5
On a few other froums I've read of advise AGAINST WD40. Hard to completely remove from parts, and the residue attracts grime and dust afterwards, were the main complaints. Other people use gun oil or something and crazy micro oil things, but for me, WD40, well cleaned afterwards, works well. (I have had the attracting-gunge issue in the past)
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Post by halo71 on Oct 26, 2010 12:15:57 GMT -5
Never heard that complaint before Nick. I have been doing this on OFR's for years and never had any issues with grime build up. I always use a dremmel with a polishing pad afterwards to.
I guess one could rinse the parts off in denatured alcohol or mineral spirits after the WD40 soak to remove all traces.
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Post by donp on Oct 26, 2010 14:23:30 GMT -5
If you removed all traces of the WD40, you'd remove the moisture protection.
I just wipe off the excess.
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Post by heem6 on Nov 10, 2010 23:48:41 GMT -5
I've also soaked some of my Kahlers in 3-in-1 oil and had good results, though I'm not sure how good it would be for removing rust.
One shop said to oil THE NECK with 3-in-1 oil. That's just crazy!
(I won't use anything but Fret Doctor on my fingerboards.)
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Post by halo71 on Nov 12, 2010 7:48:21 GMT -5
3 in 1, not crazy at all. I have used it before with good results. Gun stock oil works well also. On the neck that is.....
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Post by heem6 on Dec 2, 2010 0:46:51 GMT -5
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Post by halo71 on Dec 3, 2010 21:05:06 GMT -5
Some use gun stock oil on the back of the neck. Not as a sealer or conditioner but to give a smooth finish for a faster neck.
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Post by heem6 on Dec 4, 2010 10:20:34 GMT -5
That makes sense. Have you ever heard of these? www.shredies.com/
I used to think George Lynch just liked "The Hobo Look" these days, but maybe he's wearing these?
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Post by halo71 on Dec 5, 2010 19:55:48 GMT -5
haha.....The Hobo Look.....
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