{"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 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 Before any cleaning can be done, the trumpet must be completely taken apart, and the delicate valves must be set aside where they can\u2019t be damaged. Extra care should be taken while removing the valves from the trumpet so that they aren\u2019t accidentally pulled apart or knocked over during the process of removal and storage for cleaning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once the valves have been removed and set aside, disassembling the slides comes next. The slides should be removed from the trumpet bell in order from first to third. When these slides have been removed, remove the main (tuning) slide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note: <\/i><\/b>Both slides and valves should be removed very gently during the disassembly process. <\/span><\/i>Do not ever try to force a stuck valve if you come across a valve that won\u2019t come out. <\/i><\/b>In this case, refer your trumpet to an instrument shop for help to remove the stuck valve, as trying to force the valve out can permanently damage the instrument. Instrument shops have special tools that can remove stuck valves.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Once the trumpet has been disassembled, it is ready for cleaning. Rather than using metal polish, the pieces of the trumpet should be cleaned through submersion in warm water that has been mixed with a little dishwashing liquid. The metal can be gently rubbed with a washrag or cloth, but be careful not to scrub to avoid damaging the lacquer on the instrument.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s also essential to make sure that the water is warm, not steaming hot, as very hot water can also damage the finish on the trumpet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nHow to Clean an Old Trumpet<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Disassemble the Trumpet<\/b><\/h3>\n
Cleaning the Trumpet<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Cleaning Trumpet Valves<\/h3>\n