Tarnish

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ClariFlute
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Tarnish

Post by ClariFlute »

Is there a way to get rid of black tarnish? My flutes lip plate has very gross looking black tarnish on it.

MeLizzard
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Post by MeLizzard »

A treated polishing cloth for silver, either from a band instrument dealer or a jeweler, should take care of the tarnish---just watch out for Black Chin afterwards :lol: .

Starqle
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Post by Starqle »

Sometimes rubbing alchohol on a soft cloth does the trick - and it doesn't damage laquer (often the treated cloths do).

There anti-tarnish strips to put in your case, but I'm pretty sure they only prevent additional tarnish.

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