How to restore a corroded Edge Zero?

[Fenceclimber]

Hey everyone. A few years ago I scored a used RG1527z for a good price, I knew that it would need some work to get it back into shape. However, life got in the way, and it ended up neglected in its case for a long time. I've finally decided that it's time to give this guitar the tlc it deserves.

The previous owner definitely made his mark on this one, and I inherited a lot of corrosion, scratches and dings.

What is the best method of restoring corroded guitar parts? As you can see, the knife edge on the lower strings is really corroded, as well as the locking blocks, trem post and a few of the saddles. I'd like to keep the plating as intact as possible.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Once the plating pits and fails it's pretty much done.

Take it apart, clean it really good, polish it up a bit and it'll look fine.

 

[Fenceclimber]

Once the plating pits and fails it's pretty much done.

Take it apart, clean it really good, polish it up a bit and it'll look fine.

Thanks Max.

The plating that has started flaking is nothing I really care about "restoring", I guess my wording in the title is a bit misleading. But I have read online of people using wire brushes to remove bits of rust and wondering if that will mess up the plating.

Would a white vinegar bath be a good way of cleaning this? I've also read that WD40 should work well on screws and bolts.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Thanks Max.

The plating that has started flaking is nothing I really care about "restoring", I guess my wording in the title is a bit misleading. But I have read online of people using wire brushes to remove bits of rust and wondering if that will mess up the plating.

Would a white vinegar bath be a good way of cleaning this? I've also read that WD40 should work well on screws and bolts.

Definitely don't use a wire brush on anything plated like this.

Just use some WD40 or 3-In-One with a cloth. Let it sit for a bit if you're not making headway.

 

[spudmunkey]

Does Evapo-Rust effect plating?

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Does Evapo-Rust effect plating?

It shouldn't harm plating that's still intact, but if you have exposed areas it can make it worse.