trundler
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Post by trundler on May 1, 2021 10:49:48 GMT
Does anyone have or know where I can get an 11" standard Dobro cover plate that isn't chrome plated and shiny....I'm wanting to age my Dobro.
Money waiting
Many thanks Paul
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Post by davey on May 1, 2021 11:37:56 GMT
There's lots of info on Youtube about ageing chrome. I'd experiment with Brick cleaner or Patio cleaner which is 5% Hydrochloric acid but try it on something of no value first.
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Post by bonzo on May 1, 2021 11:42:20 GMT
And definitely NOT on the shower taps!🤔🤨😐👍🎸
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Post by trundler on May 1, 2021 15:32:46 GMT
Okay thanks... ideally I'd like just a plain steel one
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Post by davey on May 1, 2021 15:50:21 GMT
You'd be cleaning it all the time unless you lacquered it.
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Post by trundler on May 2, 2021 8:31:30 GMT
I've seen a Gretsch Dobro with a Matt finish cover... that's kind of what I'm looking for.
I take your point about the have just a bare steel cover.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on May 2, 2021 8:38:51 GMT
Sandblast or shotblast it?
You may have a local engineering / finishing shop near you...
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Post by leeophonic on May 2, 2021 9:29:07 GMT
Plain steel may be difficult as they are mostly stamped from brass.
Lee
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Post by bonzo on May 2, 2021 11:10:39 GMT
Get thee to the work bench! 😊🎸🎸🎸👍👍
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Post by Michael Messer on May 2, 2021 11:29:16 GMT
Hello Paul, Long time no see. The last time you posted here was in 2007. Where does the time go when you're having fun  Apart from a few vintage instruments (painted ones), I don't know of any steel Dobro-style coverplates, they are all brass. Most are chrome-plated, not nickel-plated. There are various ways to age a coverplate - you could get the chrome-plating removed and the brass will tarnish and look aged, or you can wait until it's old. My preference is for option number two. Shine On Michael |
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Post by trundler on May 2, 2021 16:35:58 GMT
Hi Michael, yes it's nice to be back 👍😊
Hope this finds you well!
I will choose the second option too.
Many thanks as always Paul
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Post by Michael Messer on May 2, 2021 19:38:11 GMT
Hi Michael, yes it's nice to be back 👍😊 Hope this finds you well! I will choose the second option too. Many thanks as always Paul My pleasure. Try not to stay away for so long this time! Shine On Michael |
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Post by trundler on May 5, 2021 12:34:38 GMT
Michael, do you have a Blues '28 for sale with a pickup?
Many thanks
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Post by Michael Messer on May 5, 2021 16:37:53 GMT
Michael, do you have a Blues '28 for sale with a pickup? Many thanks Paul, I have replied to your email Shine On Michael |
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