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Originally Posted by 79connvictor  Are you telling me all you have to do is remove the lacquer with paint remover and polish the brass to get results like that? Of course I know raw brass requires a lot of upkeep but still!. I have and old Martin cornet that I like to play sometimes that looks like crap. This inspires me. Anyone want to talk me out of it? |
That's about it. Of course, like thos home improvement shows on TV, it's more trouble than it looks. You have to get a heavy-duty paint remover - the water based ones won't work well. Then, there's the hours of polishing to get into every nook and cranny to remove the heavy tarnish. And then, as you said, it has to be polished every so often to keep it looking good. And the dents will still be there......
I'm seriously considering spending the bucks for an overhaul on this horn. Even though I have a better cornet, it's a great player and I think I'll keep it.
Here's another picture to get you thinking....
