Discolored truss rod cover

[silverjet89]

I have a Ric truss rod cover from the 60s that is supposed to be white but is actually a very cream /mint color. I don't recall Ric ever making a cream TRC.
Is it possible that it could be restored to white with sanding/buffing/repainting? Just wondering. I'd rather not have to buy another on ebay.

[electrofaro]

If the material has gone yellow it will most likely be completely yellow through the whole TRC, and no scrubbing or buffing will help. Is an aged TRC a problem though? It just shows your guitar's aged and has character,imo

[sloop_john_b]

I have a Ric truss rod cover from the 60s that is supposed to be white but is actually a very cream /mint color. I don't recall Ric ever making a cream TRC.
Is it possible that it could be restored to white with sanding/buffing/repainting? Just wondering. I'd rather not have to buy another on ebay.

Could you post a pic?

[johnallg]

I'm thinking the white has discolored to cream. Nicotine may have contributed. Pics will help determine this.

[krick]

I have a molded raised letter one like that from a used Rick that came with a very heavy tobacco smell in the case so I would agree with John about the cause. I doubt it could be cleaned without damaging the lettering.

You could paint it white and touch up the lettering with a black Sharpie or paint marker. You would probably lose the small Made in USA imprint though.

FYI, I ordered a set of cream colored guards from Tony at Pickguardian.com that match the TRC closely and they look pretty good on a Fireglo or Montezuma Brown Rick.

[rickyfricky]

I would leave it as is.

Isn't that referred to as "beautiful aged patina" in the world of vintage guitars?

[johnallg]

I would leave it as is.

Isn't that referred to as "beautiful aged patina" in the world of vintage guitars?

HAR!

[ken_j]

As I recall there was a thread a few years ago on how to brighten the white on aged plexi TRC's. I just don't recall the process.

[silverjet89]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm probably better off buying a white one. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask, though.
I've refurbished Gibson & fender pickguards before but the TRC is a different material. I wouldn't mid the cream on a darker guitar but I don't care for it on mapleglo.

[electrofaro]

Kirk, maybe someone would like to swap/trade buy yours for one of the same age which does remain white? I mean, there's enough folks here that love the vintage look!

[rickyfricky]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm probably better off buying a white one. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask, though.
I've refurbished Gibson & fender pickguards before but the TRC is a different material. I wouldn't mid the cream on a darker guitar but I don't care for it on mapleglo.

I think there is one for sale on this Forum's Marketplace.

At least there was a couple of weeks ago. And reasonably priced.