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Re: Silver-plated keys discoloration!?

Author: Mike Clarinet
Date: 2005-11-09 08:19

Yes. This has happened to me. I bought an RC and Vandoren 5RV Lyre mouthpiece last year. There was a note in the Buffet case saying that some rubber mouthpieces (no names were mentioned) can discolour the silver plating. This is due to the sulphur in the rubber reacting chemically with the silver. The ligature and mouthpiece cap discoloured fairly quickly, but none of the keywork has. I have polished the mpc cap and lig several times with a soft 'silver polishing' cloth bought from the jewellers section in a department store. This has restored the silver shine nicely. As time has gone on, the rate of tarnish has decreased and I have not polished for about 6 months. It does need doing again and I will do so shortly as I have a concert soon.

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