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Post by delphidog on Oct 27, 2018 8:03:03 GMT
Following the advice of MM I’m going to disassemble the newly acquired tricone this weekend to remove the black paint from the T bridge. Again on his advice the cones are staying put.
Any thoughts? Should I mark the positions of the cones relative to the bridge? What do I use to remove the paint, paint stripper?
Anything else I should be aware of?
Additionally I normally use 13s MM Newtones on my single cones.
I’ve read that Tricones relish more downward pressure, perhaps 15s.
Any views?
This is a wonderful community. Perhaps we should buy an enormous mansion and all move in together!
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Post by bonzo on Oct 27, 2018 8:10:57 GMT
Michael's already got one, but he won't tell us where it is! Lol!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by jono1uk on Oct 27, 2018 8:16:48 GMT
ok so knowing someone who has done it ..he did indeed mark up where the cones sit just incase they swivelled round.
The paint was on pretty thick but it came off with sharp knife and wet and dry ..
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Post by leeophonic on Oct 27, 2018 8:40:37 GMT
Paint stripper is not what it used to be, I now struggle to burn my skin and my eyes do not sting as they used to (eco warriors & Elf & safety), it is still dangerous but a bit like non alcoholic lager does not have the kick you need.
If you have access to a sand/bead blaster that will quickly get the paint off but protect the saddle & saddle slot.
Mark the position of the cones with a felt tip marker then if you remove them or have to move the guitar off the dining room table to allow the family to eat!!!
Have fun Lee
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Oct 27, 2018 8:46:35 GMT
Might be worth trying paint thinners - mixture of ketones, esters and other solvents - available from your local professional car sprayers.
It should dissolve the black paint and make life a little easier.
Smells laaaverly, so use it outside....
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Post by Stevie on Oct 27, 2018 12:58:01 GMT
Or spray gun cleaner...
e&oe...
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Post by monkey on Nov 5, 2018 1:33:11 GMT
I recently did this to my deco on Michael's advice. I used nitromors , and a knife . And a bit of wet and dry. Well worth doing. I didn't mark the position of the cones so maybe I was lucky but there have been no issues with it. It has made a startling difference. If you know anyone with a sandblaster though I'd try that. Good luck
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 9:36:16 GMT
I recently did this to my deco on Michael's advice. I used nitromors , and a knife . And a bit of wet and dry. Well worth doing. I didn't mark the position of the cones so maybe I was lucky but there have been no issues with it. It has made a startling difference. If you know anyone with a sandblaster though I'd try that. Good luck There's a large selection of abrasive grits for sandblasters so as they say on the tin 'try on a small area first' |
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