[TPIN] Cleaning valves

[Brendan Crise]

There is also a new product out called 'Magic Valve' that I am testing for our store.  It is basically a lapping compound for valves that is marketed as a cleaning compound.  Seems to work pretty darn good for me (although I've only tried it once).  We currently do not carry the product yet, but you can get information on it at info at blimusic.com   
This would be a much better way to clean your valves than any steel wool. 

Brendan Crise
Trade Show Coordinator
Public Relations/ Artist Relations
Woodwind and Brasswind
1-800-348-5003 ext. 2360



-----Original Message-----
From: tpin-bounces+bcrise=misupply.com at tpin.okcu.edu on behalf of Ken Saul
Sent: Sat 3/1/2008 4:02 PM
To: tpin at tpin.okcu.edu
Subject: [TPIN] Cleaning valves
 
Hi John,
You asked what grade of steel wool to use when cleaning valves.  I would not recommend using any steel wool at all as it can cause too much wear or damage to the valves or casings.  If you have some nasty sticky stuff or stains on the valves, try a nylon scrub pad, clear dish soap, and elbow grease first. If it still won't come off, you could use 0000 steel wool very lightly, but make sure to clean the valves really well afterward to make sure no steel particles go back into the horn (keep other horn parts away from the steel wool while you are working with it). Monel stains are normally not much of a problem unless they seem to be causing the valves to stick.
 
All the best,
Ken Saul, owner
Ultra-Pure Oils
http://www.ultrapureoils.com
 
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