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lonelyangel · 03-31-2004, 04:02 AM

Hi ChasStarr, maybe I didn't understand but I thought you were asking for advice about how to care for the brushed gold finish on the horn - rather than the horn itself (oiling and greasing etc).

I have never seen a Kanstul horn so I am not exactly sure how his 'brushed' gold finish looks but I wonder if it is similar to the scratched gold finish from Eclipse. I can tell you how I care for my own horn. I would say - most importantly - NEVER polish the horn. Any kind of abrasive polish or impregnated cleaning cloth, will gradually degrade the even matt surface. You would eventually remove all the scratch or brush marks in the gold and end up with a shiny horn.
To keep the surface of my horn looking even, bright and glowing - the way it left the factory - I use fairy liquid and a J-cloth (I hope these generic brand names won't get lost in translation). I use a slightly damp J-cloth with some neat fairy liquid worked into it. I use the cloth to wipe over the whole surface of the horn - trying to work in the same direction especially on the bell. This leaves a the horn with a coating of suds or foam. I then use another clean J-cloth (with no detergent this time) and wipe the suds off leaving the horn sparkling and dry.

The washing-up liquid (Fairy) removes all grease from the surface of the horn and thats really all you need to do with this kind of finish. Of course you could allow a film of dirt and grease to build up on the horn if you prefer the darker and more antique patina that gradually develops - personally I like a clean machine!

Hope this helps - and enjoy your new trumpet when it arrives.

PS I would double check with Mr Kanstul or PC as to exactly what kind of care they suggest for the brushed gold.

All the best, Noel.

03-31-2004, 04:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
lonelyangel Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 196	Hi ChasStarr, maybe I didn't understand but I thought you were asking for advice about how to care for the brushed gold finish on the horn - rather than the horn itself (oiling and greasing etc). I have never seen a Kanstul horn so I am not exactly sure how his 'brushed' gold finish looks but I wonder if it is similar to the scratched gold finish from Eclipse. I can tell you how I care for my own horn. I would say - most importantly - NEVER polish the horn. Any kind of abrasive polish or impregnated cleaning cloth, will gradually degrade the even matt surface. You would eventually remove all the scratch or brush marks in the gold and end up with a shiny horn. To keep the surface of my horn looking even, bright and glowing - the way it left the factory - I use fairy liquid and a J-cloth (I hope these generic brand names won't get lost in translation). I use a slightly damp J-cloth with some neat fairy liquid worked into it. I use the cloth to wipe over the whole surface of the horn - trying to work in the same direction especially on the bell. This leaves a the horn with a coating of suds or foam. I then use another clean J-cloth (with no detergent this time) and wipe the suds off leaving the horn sparkling and dry. The washing-up liquid (Fairy) removes all grease from the surface of the horn and thats really all you need to do with this kind of finish. Of course you could allow a film of dirt and grease to build up on the horn if you prefer the darker and more antique patina that gradually develops - personally I like a clean machine! Hope this helps - and enjoy your new trumpet when it arrives. PS I would double check with Mr Kanstul or PC as to exactly what kind of care they suggest for the brushed gold. All the best, Noel. __________________ Noel Langley - Eclipse Artist noel@eclipsetrumpets.com Eclipse Medium Yellow, scratch gold Eclipse Medium Heavy Red, custom 'Diamond Back' in 24ct gold Eclipse Red Brass Flugel Custom Scherzer piccolo with copper Wedgewood bell, finished in scratch gold Giardinelli 6S, 6M, 6FL Bach 3CW