Good tips. Thanks, Lee.
Andy
On Jun 13, 2010, at 7:40 AM, s.l. rexrode wrote:
I agree with Andy, however I always start a project like this with
the least abrasive things firstand progress upward until I find what
works, like:
1. mild soap & water with a soft cloth2. automotive hand cleaner
(the kind without pumice) and a soft cloth3. hand cleaner and 0000
steel wool / pressing very lightly4. the Meguiar's product mentioned
below5. ....and so on.
I would be very hesitant about using DuPont Polishing compound; it
is fairly abrasive and maytake some paint off. I have found hand
cleaner works well on lots of things without damaging surfaces,
including wood cabinets.
Lee
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To: [email protected]
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:52:06 -0600
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Paint on horn
Spot check a small area with the Meguiar's product "Ultimate
Compound". I've used this on chalky paint with good results. I
don't
know how it will do with your challenge, but my experience is that it
doesn't load itself into the paint, like other polishing compounds
tend to do on aged surfaces that won't otherwise polish.
This product is much milder than DuPont #7 Polishing compound, and
seems to be smart about removing just the dead pigment; not nearly as
aggressively as other products. Still, I'd go slow and stop to
determine your progress often (assuming it passes the spot test).
This is a pretty amazing product and will work nicely to really shine
up shellac or lacquer finishes on wood, and just about anything else.
Leaves no residue, has no waxy stuff or silicone in it. Might want
to
follow it up with a high quality wax to give it extra protection,
assuming you get the desired result. Available from auto parts
stores.
If you try this, post your results.
Andy Baron
On Jun 12, 2010, at 6:22 PM, harvey kravitz wrote:
Hi phono-folks, I just bought a nice 10 panel Edison bell for a
cygnet horn. The horn is straight with perfect decals and 99% paint
and gold stripes. The paint is very dull. Is there a way to shine it
up without destroying the original paint and decals? Any suggestions
will be greatly appreciated,
Harvey Kravitz
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