Slight changes to 50s standard LP

[GAS Face]

I am trying to make my 50s standard lp a bit older looking. Thought about removing the pickup covers. Looks like I need to cut through soldering to do so? Any changes I make I want to be easily reversible. This would be an easy resolder if I changed my mind right? Or is the solder from cover to pickup case really needed?
Also thinking of aged hardware and removing the pickguard. I have some creamtone plastics and knobs, but they are not much of a change from the stock on the guitar. Any ideas or input would be appreciated. Oh. It’s a gold top.

 

[Wilko]

If your hardware is chrome, change all to nickel, the creamtone stuff is good looking and more vintage. Pickguard stays on. tinted clear coat gives a nice patina.

My main guitar is traditional standard that I refinned and added all nickle including the vintage accurate shaped covers that give a real vintage look.

More on my Traditional "Makeover"

Well, being that I just can't leave well enough alone, I stripped and re-carved the top of my 2012 Traditional and resprayed it because the lame top carve was bugging about as much as the tomato soup red covering up the figure. Here's the before and after of the switch to nickel and a tinted...

www.lespaulforum.com

 

[DutchRay]

You also might have better luck in the Sunburst pub, I highly doubt anyone owning a Les Paul made from 1952 to 1960 (which is what this section is for) will weigh in on aging their guitar.

 

[GAS Face]

You also might have better luck in the Sunburst pub, I highly doubt anyone owning a Les Paul made from 1952 to 1960 (which is what this section is for) will weigh in on aging their guitar.

Done. Maybe an admin can delete this thread? I looked to move or delete and did not see options.