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Masterplayer1000
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:40 pm    Post subject: Polishing gold monette mouthpiece? Reply with quote

I just bought a monette B4S prana it is in a pretty good condition, but it isnt shiny like new ones (It doesn't matter too much, but i would like it to be shiny) does anyone know how to shine/ polish a monette?
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Matthew Anklan
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Flitz polish works very well!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use Simi-Chrome for all my metal polishing needs.
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adagiotrumpet
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bill_Bumps wrote:
I use Simi-Chrome for all my metal polishing needs.


I think Simichrome, which can be used on gold, according to the website, is too abrasive for plated mouthpieces. I would try something less, or even non abrasive.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think gold needs a polishing substance usually. That's kind of why it's popular. Try a soft cotton damp cloth first, then a dry one, with no polish.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the rim is not shiny, then perhaps a polish is in order. However, Pranas have a matt finish on the outside. They will NOT be shiny.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't polish gold plated mouthpieces. The gold plate is very thin, and you will actually remove it little by little if you polish it. Just leave it.
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adagiotrumpet
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Irving wrote:
Don't polish gold plated mouthpieces. The gold plate is very thin, and you will actually remove it little by little if you polish it. Just leave it.


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

adagiotrumpet wrote:
Irving wrote:
Don't polish gold plated mouthpieces. The gold plate is very thin, and you will actually remove it little by little if you polish it. Just leave it.


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