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Tom A. · November 26th, 2003, 02:11 PM

This morning as I was changing my strings, I notice that my frets were getting kinda green looking on my '52 RI. What you y'all use to get that green stuff off. Is there anything around the house you use? Taking all suggestions.

Rob DiStefano · November 27th, 2003, 06:52 AM

Naphtha on a bit of non-metallic kitchen fine scouring pad.

Bob Rogers · November 27th, 2003, 08:10 PM

You can also use lemon oil and 0000 steel wool. Keep the wool away from the pickups.

fendergrrl · November 28th, 2003, 01:17 AM

I use a an all metal polishing product. I think it's usually used for stainless steel, or silver. Silvo is what it is called here in Australia.

I put a fretboard proctector on and just rub it on the fret. The result is a very shiny clean surface.

I use this when polishing a new fret job I have done also, after a fine sanding.

Scotland · November 28th, 2003, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fendergrrl

I use a an all metal polishing product. I think it's usually used for stainless steel, or silver. Silvo is what it is called here in Australia.

I put a fretboard proctector on and just rub it on the fret. The result is a very shiny clean surface.

I use this when polishing a new fret job I have done also, after a fine sanding.

Me too, Silvo works great, just make sure you tape the fretboard or use a fretboard protector.
I apply mine using cotton buds....just my little quirk.

November 26th, 2003, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tom A. Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Byram, Mississippi Age: 58 Posts: 434 9 Photos	Cleaning Frets This morning as I was changing my strings, I notice that my frets were getting kinda green looking on my '52 RI. What you y'all use to get that green stuff off. Is there anything around the house you use? Taking all suggestions.

November 28th, 2003, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
fendergrrl TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 11	Cleaning frets I use a an all metal polishing product. I think it's usually used for stainless steel, or silver. Silvo is what it is called here in Australia. I put a fretboard proctector on and just rub it on the fret. The result is a very shiny clean surface. I use this when polishing a new fret job I have done also, after a fine sanding. __________________ fendergirl

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Rob DiStefano Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Park Ridge, NJ Age: 63 Posts: 5,157	Naphtha on a bit of non-metallic kitchen fine scouring pad.

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