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Re: Clarinet Overhaul

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-03-01 12:06

Most small repair shops will send keys out for replating.

Anderson Plating is the largest serving the Band repair business in the United States, and they are accepting fewer small jobs.

Turn around time can approach six months!

The final layer of precious metal in a replating process is entirely dependent on the smooth progression from base metal to outer plated layers.

In short, preparation time determines the final product quality.

Time at the bench costs money.

If you don't have pitting, or rough surfaces, hand polishing with Flitz will give a bright finish that lasts some time.

I have used the Caswell kits to some success, but it takes a LONG time to get any appreciable results.

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