6M lacquer removing - which non-chemical techniques?
Hello to everybody
I would like to remove the lacquer of a 6m from '50, it is heavily tarnished, with a non homogeneous color and almost brown, very dark, the sax looks really badly.
I have read the preceding discussions on the matter but I am firmly contrary to use chemical substancesand or abrasives, and I think that should not be difficult to remove a lacquer so old and tried.
Departing from a bare brass area, the lacquer seems go away using a metal polish but I cannot use this procedure on the whole horn.
I have read on the use of very warm water but I am perplexed; the warmth produce thermal expansion, do you not think that some post could detach ?
I have used some vinegar for a hour on a small part of a key and the lacquer has easily gone away through the polish. Could a soak in the vinegar work on the whole sax without making damages?
thanks to whoever can give me suggestions on this theme.
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