There is a gold tinted lacquer that is used for instruments such as trumpets, trombones etc. I buy mine through Timesavers but sure it is available elsewhere, gives a nice tint. After polishing i clean all with parts with acetone & clean cloth & handle with gloves until sprayed.
This Luman Watson with Cincinnati label has been stripped & refinished with the columns and blocks still attached.
Starting to restore this case and found this grain painting finish after removing the columns.
Could this be the original finish, does anyone know if Watson grain paint some cases...
There was a recent article in the Bulletin about the steps taken to clean a French alabaster case. Have tried using the index and looking through my past issues with no luck. Can anyone tell me what issue this was in? Thanks,
Rub & Buff is a good product for this type of case. With a little experimenting you can blend in worn areas with the original remaining finish if there is any. If it doesn't look right you can reapply a different shade after letting it dry. For a little richer look & to seal the finish try...
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