Some of the contents of the pages on this site are Copyright © 2016 NJH Music | [Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: remove old laque
We're getting a little off topic for a brass band list, so I'll keep it brief. Acids don't seem to do much to lacquer. Paint strippers like Nitromors sometimes work. A tank of strong caustic soda solution ( sodium hydroxide ) will usually do the trick. TAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!! I am going to experiment soon by applying a small electric current while the instrument is in the caustic soda. I will let you know what happens! Sometimes the only way is to rub the lacquer away with abrasive paper (400-600 grit) and then restore the brass to a factory finish using tripoli and rouge. Which ever method you choose you should have the means of re-finishing the brass...just in case. Good luck, Andy http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.callard/index.htm --
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