Klarinet Archive - Posting 000358.txt from 2003/09

From: "Bob Langford" <rlang2000tj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Sulfur emitting mouthpieces
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 14:28:14 -0400

I did a search on the woodwind.org bulletin board for discussions on how to
remove that yellow/greenish color Walter mentions. There was a
recommendation for a product called Gel Gloss. A cleaning agent that
contains petroleum distillates, morpholine and turpentine. Also has
carnouba waxes. I bought a 16 oz can of it from Lowe's couple years ago and
tried it on a discoloured mp. Worked very well - restoring the dark black
shine to my Portnoy BP02.. I followed directions on the can and then
buffed it up.

I worried about then placing the mp in my mouth because of all the chemicals
etc. Made sure I cleaned it up with lukewarm soap & water afterwards.

Bob L.

----- Original Message -----
From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] Sulfur emitting mouthpieces

> In a message dated 9/13/2003 7:42:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
bbtkal@-----.net writes:
>
> > Ok, thanks, but the question remains as to what is causing it. Is there
something in there still generating sulfur gases? It seems to be the
mouthpiece if anything since near the mouthpiece in the case is where it is
occuring; it's a new
> > Vandoren M15.>>
>
> It is no secret that the rubber that mouthpieces are made from emits
sulfur.
>
> Just open a new box of bass clarinet blanks - phew - rotten eggs.
>
> It's also the sulfur leaching out of the rubber that gives old mouthpieces
that lovely "patina", a yellowish discoloration.
>
> What a thing to discuss while I'm drinking my morning coffee....yuck!
>
> Walter Grabner
> World class bass clarinet mouthpieces
>
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