Restoring Victor Brass Horn

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Restoring Victor Brass Horn

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What materials do you use to make the yellow part of the victor horn shine?
Does Kotton Kleanser work?
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71769 wrote:What materials do you use to make the yellow part of the victor horn shine?
Does Kotton Kleanser work?
Kotton Kleanser (or GoJo) is great for cleaning dirt off the surface; but to but to restore a shine to the brass, you need a good metal polish, such as Noxon or similar, to remove the tarnish.

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So after Kotton Kleanser, you use Noxon. Are there any additional steps that have worked well for you?
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Just a note FYI: Noxon is abrasive, leaving fine scratches, and will remove lacquer, if that's a concern. If it were my horn, I'd look for a better method, such as buffing with very fine rouge.
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Would do you use?
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This is the method that I have used successfully for many years...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNVyiNsGrGE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SidCppOfJY

After you are finished polishing, remove the leftover compound with a cloth and WD-40...
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How To Buff - downloadable PDF booklet with great instructions. This site also has Metal Plating instructions...

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm
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You use John Duffy!
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71769 wrote:Would do you use?
I don't; my horns are all lacquered. Conn, Yamaha, King, etc. ;)

But if you would like to gift me an appropriate Victor, I would run a few tests and let you know. :P
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Yep,,, definitely let John Duffy do it.. What is the first thing anyone see's when walking into a room to view your collection.

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