[TPIN] Cleaning valves

[Ben Rydell]

You might also want to try Maaz which is an all-metal polish, if you can
still find it being offered in this country (USA).  Walgreens used to carry
it, but has been discontinuing it in many locations.

Maaz is a German lotion which really works well for all types of metal
including gold and silver.  I've used it a number of times for every part
of the trumpet -inside and out, and have experienced no ill effects from
its usage.

Your valves will start to stick when the weather gets sticky and the
notes get tricky!   hahahahahahaha!


-Ben


Ken Saul wrote:
> , 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.
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