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Author Topic: Trumpet call finishing  (Read 1974 times)

Offline Chustzc

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Trumpet call finishing
« on: July 28, 2020, 07:58:50 PM »
What are some good tips to finish a trumpet ? How do you get a good shiny finish ? And polish the bore ?


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Offline gergg

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Re: Trumpet call finishing
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2020, 09:20:54 PM »
What are some good tips to finish a trumpet ? How do you get a good shiny finish ? And polish the bore ?


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Sand, sand, and sand some more....depending on the chosen finish, you may need to sand even more.....seriously, preparation is key, I spend a ton of time getting it right, then the finish part is easy. Relative to the bore, that is personal preference.
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Re: Trumpet call finishing
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2020, 12:52:34 PM »
I use a CA finish inside and out
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Offline muddpuppi

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Re: Trumpet call finishing
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2020, 02:37:03 AM »
All depends on what look you want....i do ca also do an oil and wax finish...depends on the wood and my mood...lol