chuck

i got this horn by ebay auction in raw brass. like most players i prefer lacquer or plated instruments. little internet search came up with two legitimate brass lacquer suppliers, agate in new jersey, and one in the midwest whose name i can't remember. i talked to the midwest outfit's representative and they are sending me their sample pack with different brass finishes, the best being the kind you apply and bake. i have a cabinet shop and regularly spray finishes. i may use the air dry finish as this horn will be sold next year in favor of an eclipse/getzen/etc. or i may take some initiative and put together a rude box to use as an oven. the temperature iirc has to be 280-300 degrees for the finish to properly crosslink. once you are a little bit familiar with the equipment and process spray work is a simple process.

bigaggietrumpet

A couple of questions, as I have a Studio that needs work as well

1) How do you intend to remove scratches and gouges from the surface?

2) When spraying the laquer on, are you using a gun connected to a compressor? Is it similar to painting cars, or a totally different process?

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Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14
LA Olds Studio

chuck

mike,
please excuse the late reply. my studio is in beautiful condition no scratches or gouges. in any material you remove scratches with gradually finer abrasives, in brass maybe something like fine wet/dry sandpaper used wet followed by buffing. to paint something small like a trumpet you don't need much air and a small compressor, or even a slave tank, can get you through the job. yes, a regular gun connected to a compressor. the $20. touch up guns from harbor freight or the little 'critter' gun will do the work. mind you i've never done a trumpet but you are free to pick my brain, charlie9g@juno.com. chuck