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Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:28 pm
by ttf_salsabone
I would like any advice to remove the lacquer from a 1952 Reynolds Contempora Bronz-o-lyte bell with a silver krantz. Should I just do it with the normal chemical methods. Is there a better way? This is my first project of this type! Thanks in advance for any advice!
Salsabone
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:54 pm
by ttf_salsabone
Maybe a better question might have been do I polish this bell section first and then decide if I want to strip it? Also, when I do strip/polish the bell what should I do about all of the nickle silver(very dull) trim and krantz. Should I protect is or just strip/polish it as well? Thanks,
Kevin
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:40 am
by ttf_Doug Elliott
Citrustrip.
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:04 am
by ttf_bonesmarsh
I tried every chem on the market to attack a vintage King trombone, and a 70s student model 606. Nothing worked.
Nothing, except a plain ordinary can of Easy-Off Oven Cleaner. It was spray on, effortless, and perfect. And available everywhere.
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:19 am
by ttf_Phteven
I've stripped a decent number of horns, I have found Ferree's Z22 cold strip will usually get off the REALLY stubborn stuff that nothing else seems to work on.
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:18 am
by ttf_Doug Elliott
Oven cleaner works but it attacks solder.
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:05 pm
by ttf_salsabone
Thanks everyone! I will let you know how it goes.
Kevin
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:37 pm
by ttf_Driswood
Quote from: Doug Elliott on Dec 02, 2017, 10:18AMOven cleaner works but it attacks solder.
I didnt know that. Good thing I use Citristrip!
Jerry Walker
Lacquer removal from an older Reynolds bell w/a krantz
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:37 pm
by ttf_Driswood
Quote from: Doug Elliott on Dec 02, 2017, 10:18AMOven cleaner works but it attacks solder.
I didnt know that. Good thing I use Citristrip!
Jerry Walker