Black hardware question

[Dedman]

Can anyone tell me if the black hardware is a black electroplate or a powder coat?

[stan]

Not sure, but if you are talking about grounding it, others have found that you need to scratch some off to get a proper connection for the bridge posts...

[Dedman]

actually wondering about removing so I can do ...other stuff to the bare metal

[dingobass]

Not sure...
I have taken the black finish off PBG bridges with my trusty minature flame thrower, wire brush and various small sharp pointy things..

[tonyw]

I can always sand the black off the back of bridges for earths, but i have never done a whole bridge.

[Dedman]

Thanks guys
If it comes off with fire it's not electro plating. I was thinking gun blue would be an interesting finish presuming its actual steel and not cast pot metal underneath. *puts on the lab jacket and fluffs eye brows* Science and research will be the answer*

[dingobass]

Ummmmm. Well... Mystery metal?

[Dedman]

unobtanium?

[stan]

i would be willing to bet that it is pot metal, but gun blued steel would be cool, so would heat blued

[Dedman]

Stan, you set my head racing off on tangents. Heat coloured Titanium tuners! *patents the idea* Although I'd need a second job to afford them.
heat coloured Ti pen I have as an example