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Ageing Help 1989 Les Paul Ebony

#1 User is offline   bigmart 

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Posted 14 November 2012 - 03:47 AM

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this but I need some advice.

My Les Paul is of moderate age, 1989 & as such the Plastic Hardware has aquired a nice aged Cream colour. The Pickup Ring on the neck pickup has cracked so I purchased a replacement which, being new is a little too bright for the rest of the guitar. Can anyone suggest a good method of persuading the new item to match the rest of the Hardware. I have considered soaking in Tea or Coffee but am concerned that the new colour wouldn't be permanent.

All suggestions gratefully received.

bigmart

I originally posted this in the main forum but realised my mistake so re-posted here
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Posted 15 November 2012 - 06:03 PM

Yes, tea,coffee or brown shoe polish should tone it down!
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Posted 16 November 2012 - 05:07 PM

Take a little steel wool to it.... before and after the tea! Experiment! They are cheap!!
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Posted 19 November 2012 - 10:50 AM

Thanks for that I will give it a try. I just hope my patience is rewarded.

Thanks again.

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