Can you remove small scratches?

If your scratch qualifies, pick up 3,000-grit sandpaper, rubbing and polishing compound, and polishing pads. Toothpaste is just as abrasive as 3,000-grit sandpaper and works as a polishing compound. If you don’t have the necessary tools and materials, this is a great option to remove small scratches.

Does toothpaste polish brass?

Can you clean brass with toothpaste? This might surprise you, but yes, you sure can clean brass using just toothpaste. All you need to do is to use a clean cloth to put a small amount of toothpaste onto your brass. Let the toothpaste sit for a few minutes, and then rinse it off with cold water.

Can trumpets be repaired?

Experiencing problems with the trumpet and its various components is a normal part of owning the instrument, and many of the issues can quickly and easily be fixed by a qualified repair technician.

Can you get a trumpet refinished?

The instrument replating service is sometimes an option for refinishing your instrument. It is much less involved than an overhaul and is most often used on instruments that are in very good to excellent condition.

How much does it cost to get a trumpet cleaned?

Lacquered Trumpets (Brass Color)

Service	Estimate of Price
Chem Flush Cleaning	$70.00
Valve Repairs	$48.00 ea. for Pistons $60.00 ea. for Rotors
Freeing Slides	$45.00
Water Key Corks	$21.00

How do you clean a trumpet after playing?

After playing, open any water keys and blow a steady stream of air through the instrument to blow any water out. When opening the third valve key, make sure to also press down the third valve. The outside of the trumpet should be wiped off with a polishing cloth to remove fingerprints.

How do you remove a stuck trumpet mouthpiece?

Here’s how to remove a stuck trumpet mouthpiece (or any brass mouthpiece). There’s two methods, one without a mouthpiece puller and with one of two types of mouthpiece pullers. The infamous stuck mouthpiece. This will happen to every brass player at some point in their playing.

How to clean a corrosion on a trumpet?

Use a cloth or paper towel to dry off the mouthpiece the best you can and the allow the mouthpiece to air dry completely. Even though whatever corrosion you have should now be gone, you might still have a bit of dirt and corrosion on the rest of your trumpet.

Should I Polish my Silver Trumpet?

If you do polish your trumpet, you run the risk of scratching off that lacquer finish, and doing a lot more harm than good. But what if you do have a silver trumpet?

Can you damage a trumpet with pliers?

Mouthpieces are usually made of brass, a soft metal, and you can see the deep scratches the pliers will leave. Also, when you twist the mouthpiece out with a pair of pliers, you can damage the trumpet in the process. Using pliers you can twist brass tubing and deform the trumpet’s shape under the tension of the pliers.