LP Custom

[The_Pac_Mule]

I have an alpine white LP custom (epi) and I'm turning it into a vintage 70-80's custom. What can I do to change the finish from white to yellow, I know it kinda naturally changes overtime, but is there a way I can "speed" it up, or anything that could change it?

 

[TheEdge U2JT]

UV Light

 

[MooMoo!]

I read in a guitar mag that if you take off the plastic hardware and soak it in tea it will yellow it. I dunno about the paint itself, but I guess UV light would do it as everything I have that is white plastic has yellowed from sunlight.

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

cool, thanks

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

oh btw, soaking it in tea, do you remember anything else about this technique? It seems like a bad idea to put your guitar in a vat of liquid, even if the hardwares removed...

 

[Barkeeper]

I've heard more stories of people putting it in coffee though. Maybe only the British put it in tea

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

wouldnt that ruin the wood though????

EDIT: it seems that tea/coffee is for the plastic parts only, correct?

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

I read something about using brown shoe polish? would this change alpine white to yellow?

 

[MooMoo!]

Yes, the tea is for the hardware. I think you misinterpreted that a wee bit. ;D

Hmm, boot polish Im not sure about, especially if the paint has varnish over it. If its just bare paint though, try taking off the metal neck plate off and doing a tester patch under that. There is of course a danger it'll go brown.


Actually, you could, (if its bare paint) try maybe rubbing a teabag on the body?

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

Yes, the tea is for the hardware. I think you misinterpreted that a wee bit. ;D

I think I did

my guitar has a set neck, but I thought of trying on the back. I've read a lot of reviews about it actaully working, and with before and after pics..

 

[MooMoo!]

Is this you? LP custom? D:

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/archive/index.php/t-927025.html

If not its another idea. Although Id heed the warnings they mention.

I may even have a try at the sun thing myself, as Ive got a bright white Strat copy.

 

[The_Pac_Mule]

nah thats not me, but it is a pretty good idea