I have the same setup. I used phosphoric from the hardware store. It is quite dilute and works great. For the silver dip, I have a gallon plus a quart and use pour it as needed. I'm sure having a few gallons would have less loss in the long run, but I think i'll keep it the way I have it for now.
I have a question. I have an old Lafayette by Couesnon Paris with the serial number 7. I am trying to refinish this horn but although I have used paint remover and almost straight vinegar and boiling water with vinegar I still have a pitted looking finish like some of the lacquer has stayed on. I've tried a small polishing wheel in spots but still can't get to clean raw brass. I'd like to engrave the horn but I can't until I get a decent finish. Have you any help for me? Sal Grippaldi NJ USA
Since everyone asked in the previous video, you answered with a full video. Great ! I never noticed Ferrees's lime and scale remover was sold in crystal form, so maybe they shop to Europe... but i might as well use locally bought phosphoric acid (ordering from US is not easy here). Any idea if there are other components than the acid in the Ferree's product ?
Do you have any advice on cleaning outer tuning slides that have years of build-up in them? I clean some instruments for my marching band, and other than dents, stuck slides are the most common issue.
I did a series of videos on tuning slides. Here is a link to the playlist "How To Repair Stuck Tuning Slides" ruclips.net/p/PLtJyi3RgtJ2t9PfcfrdGEuqV7o-N9GXzm I hope this helps. Art
Is the chemical safe for gold plated instruments ? Also, you mention vinegar as a substitute , would you recommend diluting the vinegar? Also, is vinegar safe for silver plated instruments ?
So, what is the actual chemical you use for cleaning silver? I know of a bunch from Hagerty, Goddard's, Weiman, Wright's, SilverMate, etc. but have never used any of them. I usually use Twinkle on silver instruments but that's not a dipping solution, it has to be applied with wipes and Q-Tips, and while the end result looks good it's obviously not as clean as a good dip.
I use chemicals sparingly and I would not suggest using chemicals on an upper end instrument unless it is necessary. I often have to talk customers out of getting their instrument chemical cleaned.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop thanks for clarifying! I have a large monetary investment in my professional instruments and would not want to damage them unnecessarily.
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I have the same setup. I used phosphoric from the hardware store. It is quite dilute and works great. For the silver dip, I have a gallon plus a quart and use pour it as needed. I'm sure having a few gallons would have less loss in the long run, but I think i'll keep it the way I have it for now.
Thank you so much for this helpful information!
I have a question. I have an old Lafayette by Couesnon Paris with the serial number 7. I am trying to refinish this horn but although I have used paint remover and almost straight vinegar and boiling water with vinegar I still have a pitted looking finish like some of the lacquer has stayed on. I've tried a small polishing wheel in spots but still can't get to clean raw brass. I'd like to engrave the horn but I can't until I get a decent finish. Have you any help for me?
Sal Grippaldi NJ USA
Since everyone asked in the previous video, you answered with a full video. Great !
I never noticed Ferrees's lime and scale remover was sold in crystal form, so maybe they shop to Europe... but i might as well use locally bought phosphoric acid (ordering from US is not easy here). Any idea if there are other components than the acid in the Ferree's product ?
Good afternoon friend, did you get the answer? can purchased phosphoric acid
Hi I bought phosphoric acid that I diluted to 10% and it works well !
Do you have any advice on cleaning outer tuning slides that have years of build-up in them? I clean some instruments for my marching band, and other than dents, stuck slides are the most common issue.
I did a series of videos on tuning slides. Here is a link to the playlist "How To Repair Stuck Tuning Slides" ruclips.net/p/PLtJyi3RgtJ2t9PfcfrdGEuqV7o-N9GXzm
I hope this helps.
Art
Is the chemical safe for gold plated instruments ? Also, you mention vinegar as a substitute , would you recommend diluting the vinegar? Also, is vinegar safe for silver plated instruments ?
That sink is "soft" plastic. Not porcelain. Am I right?
Teachers, it would be very useful if you could find out what chemical is added to water in this video.
It is phosphoric acid.
So, what is the actual chemical you use for cleaning silver? I know of a bunch from Hagerty, Goddard's, Weiman, Wright's, SilverMate, etc. but have never used any of them. I usually use Twinkle on silver instruments but that's not a dipping solution, it has to be applied with wipes and Q-Tips, and while the end result looks good it's obviously not as clean as a good dip.
I use the flitz cream. It’s a paste and does a great job polishing silver. I also use it to clean the moving portion of slides. I highly recommend it!
Do what you oughta--add acid to water!
Why would you use chemicals that would "eat away at the metal" of my $5,000 trumpet, for Pete's sake?
I use chemicals sparingly and I would not suggest using chemicals on an upper end instrument unless it is necessary. I often have to talk customers out of getting their instrument chemical cleaned.
@@TheBrassandWoodwindShop thanks for clarifying! I have a large monetary investment in my professional instruments and would not want to damage them unnecessarily.