Emmons anodized levers

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 24 Mar 2017 4:57 pm

I've noticed on my 2 Emmons that some of the once black anodized knee levers are taking on a purplish hue as the black seems to be wearing off.

Any ideas on how to restore these? Short of pulling out the old flat black rattle can, I'm hoping to find some options.

Thanks, - DJ -

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 25 Mar 2017 6:49 am

Magic Marker hides small scratches, also works on fretboards.

Jack Goodson · Post by **Jack Goodson** » 25 Mar 2017 7:24 am

I took them off both my d/10 pp's sanded them and polished, it all depends on which you like, but once you do that all you have to do is polish them once in a while....thanks jack

Robert Parent · Post by **Robert Parent** » 25 Mar 2017 8:35 am

If you are looking for perfection there are two choices: Polish them as mentioned above, or find a shop that anodizes and have them re-anodized. I have never found a paint that does not wear off in a short time and then you have parts which really look bad.

The marker idea works for a short time but without the disadvantages of paint. The marker can also be removed with thinner should you not like the result.

Robert

Alan Simon · Post by **Alan Simon** » 25 Mar 2017 5:49 pm

The problem with black magic marker is it looks purple against a black surface.
I restored a Mullen PRP Universal 12 awhile back and the levers and foot pedals turned purple from black just like yours. I had to sand the anodize off and polish them. No easy task I might add.
Thanks, Alan

Jim Schatz · Post by **Jim Schatz** » 26 Mar 2017 11:39 am

Maybe you could try powder coating. Seems to be pretty tough stuff. Just a thought.Jim

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 26 Mar 2017 12:15 pm

It is a normal thing, I've seen it a million times, but never cared enough about it to worry about...

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 26 Mar 2017 2:25 pm

Check with local Motorcycle shops. Many have contacts for chroming, anodizing, and special coatings for protecting and beautifying parts.
Also some boat repair places have contacts for anodizing boat and motor parts.

Craft store India Ink is a true black. Works good for small scratches. Coat the scratch with India Ink, let dry then coat with paste wax to protect the ink.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 27 Mar 2017 12:54 am

it's also called "patina". Unless they are really scratched or dinged it's part of the history of the guitar.

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 27 Mar 2017 8:18 am

Never paid any attention until I read this and mine are sorta purple too. Not really noticeable.

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 27 Mar 2017 5:25 pm

Guess, I've been lucky. Haven't been busted by the knee lever inspector. But guess it's just a matter of time.

b.

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