Author: fuzzystradjazz
Date: 2015-10-08 20:33
So, in light of my earlier post - I began cleaning the lower joint keys for my 1922 Conn, and I've become less satisfied with my cleaning technique.
In my online search for "how to clean nickle silver" I ran across the following page: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/111990
The article pertains to building structures, and not specifically to music instruments. It mentions things like "...Degreaser/standard solvent such as turpentine, phosphoric acid alcohols, mineral spirits or vinegar..." as the more aggressive cleaning materials to use, or even "Non-ionic detergent such as 'Environtex Zyfo Cleaner', 'Tergitol'"
Would something like white vinegar be safe to use on instrument keys? Would it provide the desired results? If the estimated 4% acetic acid is too weak, would something like a watered-down glacial acetic acid be a better option?
(I had been hoping my original Internet search would produce some type of chrome-polishing product I could use. For those who didn't see my original post, I have historically been using a product called "White's Silver Cream" and hand-buffed the keys with a rag. I'm looking for a solution which will be gentler on the keys...if there is one.)
Fuzzy
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