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Re: Anyway to remove deep ligature scratch

Author: ron b  Date:   2003-08-22 17:10 Hi, Clari I've had pretty good success with Ferree's "Jet Magic". Use it for a filler, as you would use epoxy; in fact, black epoxy works as well (for me) in most cases. The advantage of black epoxy is that you can buy it every day at most local hardware/home improvement stores. Clean the area to be repaired. You don't want any grease or other contaminants to spoil you effort. Follow mixing instructions for whichever product you choose to apply, fill the area, let it set overnight, then dress it down to the same surface level as the surrounding piece. I use fine, very fine, then finest grit wet-or-dry abrasive paper I can find, followed by crocus cloth. I like to contact cement the paper or cloth to shortened pieces of wooden paint stir sticks, or tongue depressors, to stiffen it. Polish to approximately the same luster as the rest of the (mouth)piece, or as close as you can get, and you'll hardly notice that there was a scratch or gouge. My old standby favorite for "faded mouthpiece symdrome" is 50-50 bleach/water. Let stand until the discoloration has vanished, anywhere from half an hour to up to two or three hours. Rinse thoroughly and polish lightly. Avoid rubbing rails and tip. Happy Tootin' !!! - rn b -

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