How to Polish a Raw Brass Trumpet

In this episode of Trumpet with Bob, ‪@bobbyspellman‬ discusses a few tips for polishing a raw brass trumpet.
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[@Mauro58]

Hello, Bob! I have the same trumpet and I had it lacquered by a professional repairman. Much nicer and it will never tarnish again!

[@722DL]

Very nice, it is always nice to see someone spread the knowledge on to take care of one’s equipment, plus it makes one feel better about themselves and their horns

[@WOW-lx3ho]

Thanks❤ You really help me. I’ ll encourage you.

[@fleurafricaine5740]

Flitz is amazing. Not just for metal, but for vulcanized rubber, acrylic, and any hard material that has experienced oxidation or discoloration.

[@Thataussiebattler]

Us new trumpeters

[@gawayategulle6272]

Watching keenly in Kampala. Thanks mate.

[@sal_8]

I'll try it

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Nice job. I use PlastX. It's meant for plastic, and so it's extremely gentle and won't thin the brass. I also use it on my eyeglass lenses. The Flitz liquid is fine though. The Flitz paste is a bit abrasive.

[@chickennoodlesu322]

I have a few raw brass horns and I've noticed that all of them smell of raw brass very strongly. Is this with all raw brass horns or just older ones?

[@PanamanianGatito]

Tysm, can't wait for my YAMAHA to look good again!

[@GDM223SR]

Cool, but what about protecting it afterwards, and trying to let the polished look stay a bit longer? Renaissance wax?

[@Geoff_Tuba_UK]

I have used the wax you mention on raw brass. It worked very well for me. After cleaning, I would use a clean cloth and apply a small amount of the wax and rub it in. Allow to dry then lightly buff to bring back shine. Wax is not cheap, but does the job.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

A silicone gun cloth works well.

[@WilsonDiaz-n6w]

What do I use to remove tarnish from my silver plated bach trumpet?

[@adamcleaves6705]

Quick question, did you oil the brass after using the brass polish? Recently got a beautiful old trumpet. I've used Flitz brass polish, just never tried to freshen up a horn with it

[@chrislaina]

what about for a lacquer trumpet

[@evercore6974]

where to but the Flint's metal polish?

[@robhowe8353]

Does removing the laquer make the tone improve?

[@VGMCollective]

thanks!!!!!!!

[@Android_Warrior]

You got any tips for a silver trumpet???

[@rayh1009]

Hagerty silver polish was recommended to me…. It's not harsh and works well.

[@agostinorizzotto1543]

Das this work for sax 🎷 ?

[@RidgewoodSchoolofMusic]

I'm sure it would if you have an unlacquered saxophone, though you may want to talk to a saxophone expert in case there are some differences in the approach.

[@SnurpyTheCat]

lol Lubbock