Reddit reviews Grizzly Industrial H7514-3 In 1 Fret File
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Shape fret ends with ease using this American made fret file with its gooseneck handle this file has 3 interchangeable files for small medium and large.With its gooseneck handle this file has 3 interchangeable files for small medium and large fret sizesMade in the United States
Cleaning the frets is easy enough. Just put a little masking tape on each side of the fret to protect the fretboard, and get a bit of fine grit sandpaper. If it is just a little bit of tarnish then something between 1000 and 2000 grit sandpaper run across the top of the frets will shine them right up. If the frets have some minor divots in them then it will likely be fine with just the polish with the sandpaper. If they have some more prominent dents then you are looking at either a full fret level or at least running over them with a crowning file in order to restore the shape before polishing them up. If it the more serious work and you are interested in learning you could try getting something like this and doing it yourself (FYI there are a ton of good youtube videos that explain what to do such as on this channel). It takes a bit of practice, but it isn't really that hard. I do my own fret dressings and, while it is tedious to do right, it isn't really that difficult to do. You just need the right tools, a steady hand and a decent amount of patience. If you have a bunch of guitars, it can actually be beneficial down the road as fret work from a good tech/luthier ain't cheap.
As for stripping the finish.. Fenders use a Poly finish which is a bitch to get off (and the Mexicans are usually a pretty thick finish at that)... though I'm sure you could find something at a hardware store to strip it or you can use heat (just be very careful with this one). Taking it to a pro would probably cost a good chunk of change if you want it fully refinished, but it can't hurt to get an estimate.
Either way enjoy the project and best of luck again!