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Fading the binding on my R4 Custom...suggestions needed

67blackcherry

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Greetings
My R4 Custom looks too new, I prefer the faded look of my R7 which apparently had a lot of stage use.
Other than leaving it out in the direct sunlight, any suggestions?
Thanks.







If I had a side by side it would be much more apparent.
 

Big Al

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Apr 24, 2002
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Not fading of binding, rather a yellowing, or "ambering" of the clear coat.
 

WBailey

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I've seen guys do it with shoe polish.

Looks like shit.

Play some smokey bars for a couple years. :hee
 
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