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Author: jeeves
Date: 2008-10-24 12:39
Are the following things harful to a clarinet?
---isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)
I thought this would be a good alternative to water or something for getting spots off the keys when dry wiping can't get the spots, etc. out because of its high volatility
---soft paintbrush (to dust between keys)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-10-24 13:40
Isopropyl should be fine (it's used for cleaning vinyl records with), but test it on a hidden area first to be sure. You can use it on a rag and wipe the keys with it.
Though it depends on what sort of spots (discolouration) you mean. Most spots can be removed with a damp cloth if they are water soluble, others can be removed with alcohol if they're oil- or grease-based, and other more stubborn spots (eg. tarnish) can be removed with metal polish or buffing depending on the nature of the discolouration.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2008-10-24 17:04
I know that judiciously applied isoproponol is OK for the wood of a clarinet (ie: cleaning toneholes) but I have not heard of it being used for cleaning keys.
jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-10-24 17:20
It's good for removing fingerprints from keywork if you plan on destroying incriminating evidence.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: stebinus
Date: 2008-10-25 10:29
I just found this great stuff for cleaning keys. It's called Never-Dull. It's chemically treated wadding that comes in a can. You just tear off a little piece and rub for a while and presto: shiny keys! http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/GEO/GEODULL.html
It has a fairly low toxicity but you should wear rubber gloves when you use it and not breathe it for long periods of time.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-10-25 21:30
Never-dull is indeed very good. Just tested it on tarnished keywork.
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Ben
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Author: aguynamedjoebob
Date: 2008-10-26 06:44
When I was in the Navy we used never-dull to shine ornamental shell casings. A lot of casings... NO......MORE.....SHINING!!!!! sorry, flashback.
Joe
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Author: jeeves
Date: 2008-10-26 16:12
Uh, I don't want to risk cancer just for shiny keys. I'll stick with my microfiber cloth, tyvm.
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