Flitz Metal Polish

barrypartake · 03-19-2008, 07:43 PM

I have an older model (1975?) Holton-LeBlanc Al Hirt signature model that plays really well but needs some cleaning and I was wondering if Flitz would help or hurt it. I don't have a place to get it professionally chem cleaned?

Also, does anyone know of a website that could date this horn by serial number. Nothing on the Holton site

BergeronWannabe · 03-19-2008, 08:16 PM

I've used Flitz...works great on lacquer. I don't know about silver,
don't have one. Sorry-

dizzyizzy · 03-19-2008, 08:56 PM

I have used Flitz on my raw brass horns...excellent. However, for silver, I'd suggest a GOOD, gentle silver polish before going to Flitz. Can't recommend one...but others can.

dizzyizzy

flugelgirl · 03-19-2008, 09:39 PM

My favorite polish is MAAS - you can use it on any metal, but I wouldn't use it on a laquered finish. It does a great job on silver, and lasts a long time.

rowuk · 03-20-2008, 06:37 AM

Silver horns belong in a bath of HOT saltwater with a piece of aluminum foil. The "oxide" part of silver oxide moves to the aluminum, leaving the silver INTACT and shiny. If there are any unshiny spots after that, they can be cleaned manually afterwards.

barrypartake · 03-20-2008, 07:22 AM

Thank's for the info.

Barry

MFfan · 03-20-2008, 09:20 AM

I would contact the Leblanc company for info on their later models. Kirmser's list has serials to 1980. Welcome to the world of Leblanc You didn't post what the serial number is , that I saw.

tedh1951 · 03-20-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

Silver horns belong in a bath of HOT saltwater with a piece of aluminum foil. The "oxide" part of silver oxide moves to the aluminum, leaving the silver INTACT and shiny. If there are any unshiny spots after that, they can be cleaned manually afterwards.

ROWUK,
My somewhat faulty memory suggests that the Trumpet and the foil SHOULD NOT touch each other at all - I think it leaves marks on the Trumpet - have you any experience/knowledge of this phenomenom?

lmf · 03-20-2008, 06:49 PM

Hi,

I like Hagerty's in the aerosol container.

It keeps the tarnish away for several months.

Best wishes,

Lloyd

barrypartake · 03-20-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFfan

I would contact the Leblanc company for info on their later models. Kirmser's list has serials to 1980. Welcome to the world of Leblanc You didn't post what the serial number is , that I saw.

The serial number is 15822. No help from the Selmer link but thanks for trying.
Barry

03-19-2008, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
barrypartake New Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Flitz Metal Polish I have an older model (1975?) Holton-LeBlanc Al Hirt signature model that plays really well but needs some cleaning and I was wondering if Flitz would help or hurt it. I don't have a place to get it professionally chem cleaned? Also, does anyone know of a website that could date this horn by serial number. Nothing on the Holton site Last edited by barrypartake; 03-19-2008 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Clarification of post

03-19-2008, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
BergeronWannabe Piano User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 266	Re: Flitz Metal Polish I've used Flitz...works great on lacquer. I don't know about silver, don't have one. Sorry-

03-19-2008, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dizzyizzy Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 78	Re: Flitz Metal Polish I have used Flitz on my raw brass horns...excellent. However, for silver, I'd suggest a GOOD, gentle silver polish before going to Flitz. Can't recommend one...but others can. dizzyizzy

03-19-2008, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
flugelgirl Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 225	Re: Flitz Metal Polish My favorite polish is MAAS - you can use it on any metal, but I wouldn't use it on a laquered finish. It does a great job on silver, and lasts a long time. __________________ Reeves V Raptor Yamaha 8335RGM 50's Calicchio Marcienkewicz Rembrandt flugel Schilke P5-4 French Besson Classic C Weril Regium Eb/D

03-20-2008, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	Re: Flitz Metal Polish Silver horns belong in a bath of HOT saltwater with a piece of aluminum foil. The "oxide" part of silver oxide moves to the aluminum, leaving the silver INTACT and shiny. If there are any unshiny spots after that, they can be cleaned manually afterwards. __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

03-20-2008, 07:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
barrypartake New Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Re: Flitz Metal Polish Thank's for the info. Barry

03-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
MFfan Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 708	Re: Flitz Metal Polish I would contact the Leblanc company for info on their later models. Kirmser's list has serials to 1980. Welcome to the world of Leblanc You didn't post what the serial number is , that I saw. __________________ Dave Rafferty 07 Barrington Trumpet, 1972 Reynolds Medalist 55 Besson 8-10 trumpet 55 Roth by Reynolds Cornet 73 Olds Ambassador Cornet 30's Czech small bore Trumpet Getzen 80 cornet, 33 American Standard cornet 66 Olds Ambassador Trumpet www.kalamazooconcertband.org

03-20-2008, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
lmf Piano User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warsaw, Indiana Posts: 308	Re: Flitz Metal Polish Hi, I like Hagerty's in the aerosol container. It keeps the tarnish away for several months. Best wishes, Lloyd

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