Best solution for removing rust from metal hardware?

HighGain510 · 08-07-2007, 08:19 AM

I have a guitar on the way over and it has a decent amount of corrosion/rust on the bridge, studs and some of the screws (like the ones holding the tuners). A buddy of mine told me I should be able to buy some chemical and soak the hardware in it to remove the rust without harming the strength of the hardware. Anyone have a suggestion on what might fit that bill?

I'd like to take the whole bridge apart and do everything to make sure that there isn't ANY corrosion left on the guitar once reassembled and set up.

I've never removed a trem before, and tips on how to do so safely and reinstall it? Thanks gents!

Alex-D33 · 08-07-2007, 09:11 AM

there's a product called LIQUID FILM and it does wonders on rusty parts ..you can find it at Canadian TIRE ...hope it helped & Good luck ..

Alex-D33 · 08-07-2007, 09:12 AM

whallmart has it also ..I think ..

Ryan · 08-07-2007, 09:13 AM

HighGain510 · 08-07-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex-D33

there's a product called LIQUID FILM and it does wonders on rusty parts ..you can find it at Canadian TIRE ...hope it helped & Good luck ..

I'll have to look at walmart then since I'm not in Canada bro!

Do you know if it's safe on the metal though? I know some stuff that will kill the rust but might eat away at the metal and the bridge is not easily replaced (EBMM doesn't sell their bridges aftermarket).

Alex-D33 · 08-11-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HighGain510

I'll have to look at walmart then since I'm not in Canada bro!

Do you know if it's safe on the metal though? I know some stuff that will kill the rust but might eat away at the metal and the bridge is not easily replaced (EBMM doesn't sell their bridges aftermarket).

I used it on different types of alloy & metal and no problems whatsoever its safe to use

maybe you can find it in a hardware store ..

amonb · 08-11-2007, 10:06 AM

would this work on guitar parts???? (re: clip above)

Metal Ken · 08-11-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by amonb

would this work on guitar parts????

I would imagine, the same principle applies. Metal is metal. It might take off the finish, too, though

amonb · 08-11-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal Ken

I would imagine, the same principle applies. Metal is metal. It might take off the finish, too, though

Yeah it kinda looked like the finish wouldn't have a chance!

Hellraizer · 08-11-2007, 11:17 AM

I don't know if it's the best way too do it, but i just soaked all my parts in WD-40 for an hour or so......no more rust.

08-07-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,738 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Carvin 727 Rig: Axe-Fx>DCM150>Bogner Thanked: 92	Best solution for removing rust from metal hardware? I have a guitar on the way over and it has a decent amount of corrosion/rust on the bridge, studs and some of the screws (like the ones holding the tuners). A buddy of mine told me I should be able to buy some chemical and soak the hardware in it to remove the rust without harming the strength of the hardware. Anyone have a suggestion on what might fit that bill? I'd like to take the whole bridge apart and do everything to make sure that there isn't ANY corrosion left on the guitar once reassembled and set up. I've never removed a trem before, and tips on how to do so safely and reinstall it? Thanks gents!

08-07-2007, 09:11 AM	#2
Alex-D33 Golderak is King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place called home !! Posts: 1,889 Real Name: Goldorak..... Main Seven: ibanez rg1527/Interceptor Rig: Laney Gh50L/Fender. Thanked: 13	there's a product called LIQUID FILM and it does wonders on rusty parts ..you can find it at Canadian TIRE ...hope it helped & Good luck .. Oh!!!! Yawhhhhhh !!!! don't have a clue

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Alex-D33 Golderak is King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place called home !! Posts: 1,889 Real Name: Goldorak..... Main Seven: ibanez rg1527/Interceptor Rig: Laney Gh50L/Fender. Thanked: 13	whallmart has it also ..I think ..

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amonb Just One More... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,244 Real Name: Amon Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 BP Thanked: 14	would this work on guitar parts???? (re: clip above)

08-11-2007, 11:17 AM	#10
Hellraizer ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 394 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Invader 100/Mesa4x12 Thanked: 8	I don't know if it's the best way too do it, but i just soaked all my parts in WD-40 for an hour or so......no more rust.


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