Re: [Harp-L] Basic Cleaning

[Larry Sandy <slyou65@xxxxxxxxx>]

I used Brasso on a few reedplates with minimal success.  After Brasso'ing a good buffing with a Dremel made the plates shine, except the one reed I hooked!  oops.  After thoroughly cleaning with some Dawn and a toothbrush I cleaned them in an ultrasonic cleaner.  Some odor remained but eventually dissipated.  I'll probably do it again.
Has anyone else coated the brass parts with Liquid Glass?  Try it, you'll like it.

Lockjaw Larry
Breathing Music daily


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From: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: todd allen <soundguyaudition@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2011 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Basic Cleaning

I liked Brasso for reed plate shine, too, but if I don't get ALL the gunk
out of the slot at the rivet-end, they don't plink. Probably won't use it
again.

If harps look ugly under magnification, don't look at them. <grin> Dust
mites are ugly, too, but I can't see them, so I'm unconcerned.

Robert Hale
dukeofwail.com
Gilbert AZ (Phoenix)
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