Re: Subject: [Harp-L] someone spilled beer in my harmonicas!!!!!

[Dane Paul <Monsterharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cover plates and rivets rust 

.................Dane Paul 

On Sep 30, 2011, at 7:37, "Splash!" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Brass can not rust. Only Iron can oxidize producing iron oxide (rust)
> 
> When life asks you to jump in...
> Splash!
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <ssss>
> Subject: Subject: [Harp-L] someone spilled beer in my harmonicas!!!!!
> 
> 
> Hi Randy:
> 
> The main issue
> with  dunking a whole harp in water is the brass of the reedplates and reeds
> which can  become discoloured and even begin to rust if not dried off