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Author: MARK_RAGNVALDSSON
Date: 2015-06-04 23:15
I have a used buffet e-11 clarinet that appears to have been set aflame by the previous owner, i only wish i was kidding, in some places the keys look to have marks from a flame being too close, the rest of it has dust and sediments trapped between all the keys and metal workings, my question is what is the best way to get all the dust and grim from the tight places?
the repair shop seems to not be too concerned about the possible burn marks, but i would still like to get all the grim off of it.
thank you much, in advance
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-06-05 05:45
It sounds as though a previous owner has used matches or a lighter to heat the pad cups to reseat or replace pads and has omitted to clean up their mess. There are several ways to remove the burn marks, depending upon how confident you are. If removing keys does not bother you, then doing so will enable you to clean the body of the instrument while they are off. If you're not comfortable doing that then careful use of a soft paintbrush, strips of cotton fabric and Q-tips or pipe cleaners will enable you to do this.
Cleaning the keys can be done by lightly buffing with a Dremel, or by careful use of a mildly abrasive metal polish such as Brasso or Wenol. Acetone used carefully with a Q-tip may also be helpful, but with all of these materials be careful to keep it off the pads.
Tony F.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2015-06-05 08:14
>> WD40 <<
Obviously it wouldn't be the end of the world... but I wouldn't reocmmend WD40 for anything to do with a clarinet.
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Author: Jim22
Date: 2015-06-06 07:07
I use WD-40 on stubborn screws and to clean rods and tubes, more as a solvent and penetrant, but its too thin, evaporates, and some say attracts moisture and gets gummy long-term. I like Hoppes gun oil for the keys, as well as the key oils available from online suppliers for long-lasting lubrication purposes.
Jim C.
CT, USA
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Author: alanporter
Date: 2015-06-06 07:41
Penetrating oil to free stuck screws, then 70W90 gear oil to lube the keys.
tiaroa@shaw.ca
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-06-06 08:21
I find one of the best penetrating oils for stuck screws is diesel fuel oil. A drop applied with a toothpick has amazing penetrating properties. Doesn't smell great, but you're not using a lot and it gets washed away when the key is freed.
Tony F.
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2015-06-07 04:32
I find that heat is the best way to free up stuck screws and a pad cup heater is the perfect tool for this.
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