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putting a quick shine on a tuba
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:53 pm
by TubaBobH
What is the best way to periodically, and quickly, clean the exterior of a tuba? Specifically, removing the oils that our hands leave on the brass and putting a nice shine on the surface without damaging the lacquer. I seem to recall that someone once told me that they used Pledge furniture polish on their tuba. However, I think I would prefer some TubeNet advice before I start spraying furniture polish on my instrument!
Re: putting a quick shine on a tuba
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:05 pm
by Dan Schultz
Pledge is good. Doesn't have to be the brand-name stuff. Dollar store generic is about as good as it gets.
Re: putting a quick shine on a tuba
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:35 am
by TubaBobH
Thanks Dan. I'll give it a try.
Re: putting a quick shine on a tuba
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:49 pm
by John Caves
Pledge will make the horn very slippery, however. Be carefull.
Re: putting a quick shine on a tuba
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:58 pm
by Mike Finn
TubaBobH wrote:...before I start spraying furniture polish on my instrument!
Pledge works great, but spray it on a soft cloth and then rub the tuba with it. Don't spray directly on the instrument, you may get some polish blobs in hard-to-reach places. There's nothing "quick" about having to totally rag out a tuba!
