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gregc · 04-06-2005, 04:01 PM

Nice surprise, for under $100! No dents, playable, all there, with surprising tone. 50/50 laquer makes it look either real vintage or nasty, depending on your point of view. EZ to remove the remaining laquer & polish up? Who's got the skinny on old (1958-59) Olds laquer removal?
Thanks,
gregc

Sturmbill · 04-07-2005, 09:33 AM

Congrats on getting a fun horn! I've got three Olds trumpets going back to '47, and three Olds cornets back to '51. They're great and easy to hot rod if you feel the need.

To take the lacquer off one of mine I went to Lowe's and picked up a can of lacquer remover from the shelf, and it seemed to work well. Ferree's Tools also makes a Cold Stripper that is supposed to be pretty good, too. If you use chemicals just make sure to wear gloves, eye protection and be in a well ventilated spot!

Good luck with the lacquer removal!

Bill

JamesEarleStewartJr · 04-07-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sturmbill

To take the lacquer off one of mine I went to Lowe's and picked up a can of lacquer remover from the shelf, and it seemed to work well. Ferree's Tools also makes a Cold Stripper that is supposed to be pretty good, too. If you use chemicals just make sure to wear gloves, eye protection and be in a well ventilated spot!

And don't pour it down your sink unless you have good strong metal pipes. If you have PVC you may run into problems.

gregc · 04-08-2005, 01:42 PM

Thanks, it's gonna be an outdoor job, for sure.
gregc

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gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	my eBAY Ambassador! Nice surprise, for under $100! No dents, playable, all there, with surprising tone. 50/50 laquer makes it look either real vintage or nasty, depending on your point of view. EZ to remove the remaining laquer & polish up? Who's got the skinny on old (1958-59) Olds laquer removal? Thanks, gregc

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04-07-2005, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sturmbill New Friend Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 45	Congrats on getting a fun horn! I've got three Olds trumpets going back to '47, and three Olds cornets back to '51. They're great and easy to hot rod if you feel the need. To take the lacquer off one of mine I went to Lowe's and picked up a can of lacquer remover from the shelf, and it seemed to work well. Ferree's Tools also makes a Cold Stripper that is supposed to be pretty good, too. If you use chemicals just make sure to wear gloves, eye protection and be in a well ventilated spot! Good luck with the lacquer removal! Bill

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gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	Thanks, it's gonna be an outdoor job, for sure. gregc

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