repair mouthpiece rim damage??

[ppalan]

I don't recall seeing this particular question discussed so...
Is it possible to repair a damaged mouthpiece rim without (radically) altering the rim profile? The pictures show the type of mouthpiece (Rudy Meinl RM-0.) and the damage. The damage resulted from falling and hitting the rim of a cup sitting on the floor next to me. Really weird because the ceramic cup did not break or even show any damage.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9kbk4yy50mf0g ... 7.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pfvzx3xo8k9w ... 8.JPG?dl=0

Thanks,
Pete

[The Big Ben]

Can you feel the divot when you play it? If you can't feel it, I'd leave it alone.

[Mark]

I know that Dan Oberloh has done this. However, unless it is a rare mouthpiece, you would probably find it cheaper to buy a new one.

[Donn]

Back in 2004, a couple of the experts entertained this question. The condensed version is "buy another one", but I guess that leaves you with one that you could practice on. The hobo version would involve bondo and fingernail polish, I suppose.

removing mouthpiece rim dents

[ppalan]

Thank you all for your input. I did try playing on it and if I turn it so the dent is at 3:00 or 9:00, I can't feel it so I'll just do that. It just ticks me off, cosmetically, for being so careless. Thanks again.

Pete

[Donn]

I don't know - didn't break the cup, doesn't that count for something? Polycarbonate plastic is the answer. Won't damage, and won't be damaged.