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Instant green color change!!

Author: monopolova
Date: 2017-01-25 11:45

Hello all,

I have a Boosey and Hawkes Edgware clarinet that I am restoring as an amateur. Serial #: 105326. Everything's been peachy -- keys are off and polished. Damaged pads are removed, and I'll be re-padding tomorrow.

The only problem was that when I went to wash the dismantled body pieces in water and dish soap, the black instantly turned a greenish hue!! Interestingly, the areas under where the keys used to be remains black -- almost as a shadow of the keys. Weird ...

I know that the old rubbers and plastics can turn green (and other colors) over time -- as has been discussed on this site. But, has anyone encountered such a quick color change, and due to soap & water, no less? Perhaps the green was waiting under a layer of grime which I washed off? Let me know your ideas ...

Thanks much,

David

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