Sunburst Strat Project (part 6)

I spent ages trying to age the hardware. First I tried vinegar, thinking the vinegar would rust the metal parts. After two weeks I noticed it changing but a quick rinse under the tap and it all washed away.


I tried immersing the metal parts in a strong saltwater solution but I didn't like the chalky white appearance, it looked like zinc.


A short soak in vinegar removed the oxidate and returned the shiny plating to normal.
Eventually I tried baking soda/sodium bicarbonate and this was ideal. A couple of weeks immersed in an utterly butterly tub and the parts looked like they'd came from a relic.