https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:15:57 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362317 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:04:12 +0000 I would not say they have rusted. they are merely darker from use and grime build up.
if you indeed have rust; oxidation that comes off then perhaps removal is important. if, on the other hand, it is merely dirt..I would definitely not touch it.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362317 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362279 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:19:25 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance lusty185 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362279 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362202 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:18:23 +0000
On bigger rustiers screws, I use my auto buffer, because I don't have a bench wheel. Hang on tight or they go like bullets!

Stainless steel parts are a sure way to avoid that, available from neighboring 'states competitors Vintique and Callaham. 8)]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362202 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362200 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:50:25 +0000 rusting occurs from moisture. you need to determine the source of the moisture. from you, the environment?
guitar parts age and change color without any real harm. be sure you have rust (oxidation) in the first place.
you can remove the screws one at a time and clean them. use steel wool.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-362200 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-40533 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:53:43 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance lusty185 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/rusting-what-do-i-do/#post-40533