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 Re: Clarinet Care (Polishing Silver Keys)
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2012-09-18 08:01

I wouldn't recommend using any liquid silver polish as that can end up a sorry and expensive mess if it gets everywhere. To a novice, what may seem like a good idea with all good intent can all too easily end up a disaster.

The only time liquid metal polish should be used is when the keys are off and preferrably don't have any pads or corks on them which will get contaminated (such as during an overhaul). Any residual polish will be removed easier when the keys are in this state - either by hand or in an ultrasonic cleaner.

So it's best to stick to using an old cotton t-shirt or soft cotton cloth to wipe keys down with after playing and let your tech do the hard work when it goes in for routine servicing.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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