How much does a good chemical cleaning cost in your neck of the woods?

I use water in the shower for a clean out, so it is mild soap with warm water, The Cost? $0.00 The time is then to strip it down completely and reclean where-ever I can. Do it about once a month to 6 weeks. Really does feel great after that.

I use only a soft boot cloth to wipe it down every time I put it down. I have a couple of trumpets, and they are lacquered. The lacquer wears off after time, but it does still look good.

I have a silver one that needs extra work, and use a soft jewellery cleaning cloth, the sort you use on wedding rings etc. It takes the tarnish off, and looks a treat...but takes time. Cost, a little expensive, try a jewellery store or supermarket.

I don`t use abrasive polishes..too hard on the silver.

I have cleane dmine out a few times with a hose from my kitchen sink- WIth running water thru a hose- but the 1st and 2nd valve still keep - Hestitating - They are alittle sluggish. BUT not all the time------ and it seems better ater I cleaned it.

I have a Getzen 300 Its pretty nice. I think It may need a valve alignment or new pistons or something.

My old Bundy had a problem with the valves, and I took the valves apart and stretched the springs a little bit to make them push harder.

I wouldn`t recomend that though. Like I said, that was a Bundy. If it didn`t work no harm no foul. You`ve got a nice Getzen student model though.

Maybe you have el cheapo valve oil?

As for cleaning I completely submerge it in the bathtub and run a snake through it until no more grit comes out.

I went to my local music store and bought a polish cloth made especially for silver trumpets. They make `em for brass too, if that`s what you have.

If it is the valves sticking after a clean, and it has not been oiled regularly, or the quality oil was not used: I would take the valves out one at a time, and take them to a sink away from the trumpet. Then clean with Acetone solvent. A quick wipe will remove all the grime, and leave them slick. Do not spill the Acetone on any other part, as it acts as a paint strippen on lacquer....NOT GOOD!!

But clean it and do it one at a time, so that you cannot damage with solvent splashes. Use an old rag for the cleaning and wiping. Dispose of it in the bin, as it is a fire hazard if you leave it in the cupboard, or in the kitchen tidy bin.

Let me know how it goes after the clean. Use good oil, always.

Hi- WHat kind of solvent? Like nailpolish acetone?

Yvonne

I use a paint solvent acetone. 1 litre will last for ever. Keep the lid well sealed when not in use, and be sure not to use with any naken flame, cigarettes, gas cooker etc.