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spsharman14
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 Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject: cleaning a matte finish horn |
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hello everyone,
i was just wondering some good ways to get a nice shine from a horn with a matte finish.
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musicalmason1
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you can clean it with soap and water, but if it shines, it isn't a matte finish. a Matte finish, by its very definition is dull or dead I.E. without shine.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/matte
If you use any sort of polish, with any (even minimal) sort of abrasive qualities, it will simply (eventually) remove the matte finish from your horn. |
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spsharman14
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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i know theres no legit shine to it but i just want to know how to bring out that look
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dmb
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Is it raw brass with a light scratch finish or lacquered with a brush finish?
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spsharman14
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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brush finish
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nieuwguyski
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Is it lacquered, plated, or raw brass? Any of those can have a scratch, or brush, finish. If it's lacquered, just wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. If it's silver plated, use a gentle silver polish that leaves behind tarnish protection and avoid rubbing too aggressively. If it's gold plated, use Windex and a microfiber cloth. If it's raw brass and you don't like the dull look of patina, polish it with a mild brass or copper polish and apply non-abrasive car wax.
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shmo_joe
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| Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: Re: cleaning a matte finish horn |
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take the horn to a service center
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i was just wondering some good ways to get a nice shine from a horn with a matte finish. |
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