[Harp-L] Subject: Re: New Kaboom/MAAS for stainless steel reeds?

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Since I've been extolling the virtues of MAAS for eons, now...I was about  
to mention it again as a response to Michael, but Winslow's just done it for 
 me.
 
Glad to see you coming over to 'the dark side', Winslow ;)
 
Elizabeth
 
PS to those who haven't yet tried it: I still use the oldstyle MAAS  tube 
so don't know yet if the newer lavender scented or liquid version works as  
well as the product I've been using since 2005. Here's a link:  the tube  
shown at the top is the 'old style' one and is usually still available at local 
 stores such as CVS & Walgreens.
 
_http://garage-toys.com/maasmetpolcr.html_ 
(http://garage-toys.com/maasmetpolcr.html) 
 
 
 It works on ALL metals including stainless steel, removes rust, can  be 
used on glass and plastics, is less toxic than any other metal or silver  
polish on the market - and for me personally I do a last wipe down with rubbing  
alcohol of any surface I might come into contact with such as the 
mouthpiece and  outside surfaces, while still leaving the buffed-in Maas on the 
underside of  metal coverplates to prevent future rust. I've even been using it 
on  the shells of my CX-12's after washing them, rationalizing that since  it 
will polish plastics, it just might be worth experimenting with to see  if 
it'll prevent brittleness down the road. So far, so good.
 
As always: a tiny dab goes a long way when it comes to harmonicas,  
especially the reed plates.
 
"Message: 12
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:27:08 -0700 (PDT)
From:  Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Will the  mongoose free cleaning method work on
Seydel's     Stainless steele reeds?
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>

I stopped  using Kaboom when I noticed that the new version has a warning 
against using it  on brass, and starting using Maas metal polish instead.

You might go to a  store and read the Kaboom label for claims and warnings 
re what you can and  can't use it on. If you're in doubt and want to be 
cautious, go to Home Depot or  a similar place and get a bit of scrap stainless 
to try it on (of course there  are many varieties of stainless steel, so 
this is not  foolproof).

Winslow

Winslow Yerxa

Author, Harmonica For  Dummies ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5

Resident expert at  bluesharmonica.com

Harmonica instructor, jazzschool.com

Columnist,  harmonicasessions.com

--- On Mon, 6/28/10, Jerry Deall  <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Jerry Deall  <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Will the mongoose free  cleaning method work on 
Seydel's Stainless steele reeds?
To: "michael rubin"  <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "harp-l"  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2010, 10:26 AM

My  experience w/ the "NEW" Kaboom is that it has oxyclean in it and tends 
to leave  rust spots on the brass, no idea how it works on SS, I now use Bar 
Keepers  Friend. 

Thanks Jerry, 
http://www.thebluesambassadors.com/  
http://www.myspace.com/bluesambasador 
http://www.myspace.com/harpmic_man  

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "michael rubin"  <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "harp-l"  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 10:15:27 AM  
Subject: [Harp-L] Will the mongoose free cleaning method work on Seydel's  
Stainless steele reeds? 

I have a couple of Seydels that need cleaning  but I do not want to 
ruin them. Can I use Kaboom on stainless steele?  
Thanks in advance, 
Michael Rubin 
Michaelrubinharmonica.com