How to upgrade the electronics on a Fender Squier Strat and fix faulty shielding

The shielding on this budget Strat wasn't doing the job. Dan Erlewine and Elyse show how to fix the problem using conductive paint and a foil pickguard shield. While they're at it, they upgrade the pickups and electronics with a Golden Age prewired pickguard.

Golden Age Pre-wired Pickguards
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Conductive Shielding Paint
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Pickguard Shielding Foil
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Razor Knife
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Titebond Original Wood Glue
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Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
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