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Gold finish on Memphis ES LP's - will it green?

mdubya

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Does anyone know if Memphis uses copper or anything else in the ES LP Goldtop finishes that will allow it to "green up" over time?

I have a 2015 ES LP VOS Goldtop. I have rubbed a bunch if the "gunk" off of the finish of the guitar with carnauba. Most of the VOS effect is still there including some heavily aged hardware. I would love to think the Gold will green with age.

Does anyone know about this?

TIA. :peace2

The guitar in question

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Uncle Gary

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Nearly ALL "gold" paint is made of brass or bronze powder suspended in clear lacquer. I've no doubt it will "age."
 

Wilko

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darkening over time as the lacquer yellows is a nice look. Greening is something else and is rarely as attractive.

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No greening:
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mdubya

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Wow! Thanks for the replies. I thought this thread was dead. :peace2

Both of those look great, Wilko!
 
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