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bessonneophite609
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 Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:22 pm Post subject: Best Lacquer for Relacquering an Old Horn? |
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I've been practicing my restoration techniques on a old Besson Stratford I picked up for next to nothing. I smoothed out the Bell and smoothed a couple of dents. When I finish the smoothing, I want to take off the old lacquer, polish up the horn, and then apply new lacquer.
Couple questions:
1. Is this a good plan?
2. What lacquer should I use?
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Ed Kennedy
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Nicholas Lacquer (cellulose) in a spray can from Ferree's Tools.
PS Not a good plan
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Andy Cooper
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| Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Best Lacquer for Relacquering an Old Horn? |
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| bessonneophite609 wrote: |
Couple questions:
1. Is this a good plan?
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If you are hoping for a like new finish, you will need to invest in some buffing equipment. Trying to do a hand polish with lacquer will have a dull look.
You might consider a scratch finish on the body with polished slide crooks. They are small enough to buff on simple equipment. Then lacquer. |
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