[TPIN] much brass quintet music on eBay

[Jon]

Yes, never use steel wool on valves - use a rasp instead. Much faster and 
way more damage. But, as fun as that might be, try a little Brasso. Just 
massage it gently on the valve, let dry, and rinse really well. Works great 
on older horns. Just don't buff it out - use water to remove.

Jon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Reynolds" <trumpet1 at nycap.rr.com>
To: "John Ervin" <jervin at cfl.rr.com>
Cc: "*Trumpet List [tpin]" <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TPIN] much brass quintet music on eBay


>I hope that was a joke!  Do not use steel wool on your valves!!!!
>
> It will cost you about $400 to get that metal put back on your valves some 
> day.
>
> If they really need something beyond simple green and water I suggest you 
> try Nevr-Dull.  It is metal cleaner and polish and does a nice job. I use 
> it on slides if they really need a good cleaning.
> Keith Reynolds
>
> John Ervin wrote:
>> Just wondering, what grade of steel wool should you use when cleaning the 
>> valves in my trumpet?