2007-02-03 00:47:26 · 3 answers · asked by Michael P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
1) Remove the bridge from the guitar and disassemble it.
2) Scuff all surfaces with ultra fine crocus cloth... you can usually get this at an auto parts store or at a hardware store. Clean the surface of each part with denatured alcohol.. don't touch after cleaning!
3) Spray each part with automotive type lacquer like Duplicolor. You only need the color coat. Do NOT spray screw threads or springs.
4) After fully drying (allow at least 2 days) and reassemble.
2007-02-04 02:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Guitar Bridge
2016-11-01 00:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by rybicki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you have to take it off the guitar first! Chances are the bridge is made of nickel or chrome-plated nickel. All you have to do is wask it completely in while vinegar and then spray it with any good quality black paint of metal. I have used Rustoleum products in the past and they have worked well. BTW, the acid in the vinegar bath with rough up the surface a little and make the paint adhere better!
A few thoughts - if the bridge is a Tune-o-matic (such as those on Gibson guitars) be careful with the screws otherwise you may have difficulty adjusting for intonation. Also, you may want to either tape off the saddles or at least run a file over them when you are done painting to ensure proper intonation when you restirng the guitar.
2007-02-03 00:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by warmdaddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋