{"id":877,"date":"2020-06-16T23:03:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T05:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-686768-2265439.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=877"},"modified":"2021-03-04T07:09:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T14:09:50","slug":"trumpet-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanmyinstrument.com\/trumpet-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Trumpet Shine Like New"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019ve inherited an older trumpet that needs some tender loving care or want to learn how to better care for a newer one, there are a few things to know about cleaning your trumpet to make it shine like new without ruining it.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, how do you make your trumpet shine like new? <\/span>Polish should not be used on a trumpet because it is abrasive and takes off the lacquer finish, leaving it vulnerable to damage. Instead, warm water should be used to clean the instrument. Silver polish should not be used on silver trumpets, but rather a silver jeweler\u2019s rouge should be used instead.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Cleaning a trumpet doesn’t require much work but should be done regularly. Read on to learn more about how to polish and maintain your trumpet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Clean an Old Trumpet<\/b><\/h2>\n

Old trumpets that have sat in disuse for several years can be a little trickier to clean than newer ones. While a beginner\u2019s first instinct might be to grab the first metal polish they find in the cabinet and go to town, this can lead to severe cosmetic damage to your trumpet.<\/p>\n

The reason is that the metal plating on the trumpet is protected by a lacquer finish that\u2014if damaged\u2014will expose the trumpet\u2019s bare metal to tarnish and other environmental damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the correct procedure you should follow instead to clean an old trumpet properly.<\/p>\n

To perform this procedure, you will need the following:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n