by Spellcaster » Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:45 pm
I've had pretty good luck refurbishing old pickguards with automotive rubbing compounds. Don't use a rotary polisher as they run too fast and you'll burn through (ask me how I know), but a dual action orbital polisher which runs slower works well. You can also use Brasso instead of rubbing compound, but because it's finer, it takes longer. I've done a few by hand, and it can be done, but pack a lunch - you'll be at it for a while if you do it by hand. Good luck!
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