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Re: Removing severe pitting from keys

Author: ErezK
Date: 2014-10-24 21:46

I am not sure I would try to remove the pitting because while it may look nicer to have a nice smooth surface, you are removing metal and might weaken the key. I am not sure which keys are affected, with some it may not be an issue, but some parts (like the rods) I wouldn't touch.

My clarinet had some pitting and what I decided at the end, with the technician at the time was to get it replated. It came out great, I can still see the pittings if I look close enough, but it should be fine now for a long time.

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