the Fly Clone Project

My right hand rests on the bridge of my guitar while I play. After years of playing, the bridge has lost some of it's black anodizing and appears gray in spots.
I want to refinish it or at least darken the gray areas.

Any one here use this?

https://www.amazon.com/BW-Casey-Aluminu ... r=8-4&th=1

+1 to Pat's request. And in case it's more than just my browser extensions preventing it from being displayed: Here's the Amazon product he linked to. Based on the reviews, the product seems to be strictly for chemically dying fresh-cut, non-oxidized aluminum. Weren't the Fly bridges finished in a manner similar to powder-coating, but different due to the aluminum used? I'm afraid I don't recall the details. I know this matter was previously discussed on the old board; and hope someone remembers what the compromise ended up being when restoring the finish.

Edit: Gary (RIP) sanded down the worn spots on his bridge and refinished with matte black Duracoat gun finish:

viewtopic.php?p=4981#p4981

I've repainted a few Parker bridges. They seem to be painted rather than anodised/Electro coated.

A dusting of etch primer, black base and satin topcoat will suffice. 2k topcoat is harder wearing

Hope that helps




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chrisandrews wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:35 pm A dusting if etch primer,

Thank you!
What does the above mean?

Patzag wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:06 pm

chrisandrews wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:35 pm A dusting if etch primer,

Thank you!
What does the above mean?

Here you go Pat

What does an etch primer do?
Etch Primers are single pack metal primers formulated with a combination of resins to maximise adhesion to the various metal surfaces on which they may be used. A low level of phosphoric acid is present in these primers to etch the metal surface and improve adhesion.