clear lacquer for small brass instrument repair jobs?

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marccromme
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clear lacquer for small brass instrument repair jobs?

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I am trying to find a suitable clear lacquer for small brass repair jobs:

- polishing and closing surface of small scratches and patches in original M&W lacquer on brass surfaces
- ditto on nickel-silver surfaces

Previously I used small 400ml spray bottles, but this lacquer does not hold against frequent touching (nitro-cellouse based, I think). And is somewhat tricky to apply on small scratches and patches.

Preferably I'd like to find a lacquer which is adhering good to brass, is clear and glossy, can be applied on small patches, and is not epoxy based. Preferably applicable with a small brush or similar.

What would you suggest as brand or lacquer type?

Add-on question: how to tone it in the proper Conn 112H or King 7B bass bone color, which is pretty yellow?
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Re: clear lacquer for small brass instrument repair jobs?

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Papa Legba the Elephant

Thanks for the pointer to Nikolas Spray Laquer - unfortunately I can't google it here in the DK. It does not turn anything up here. Can you tell me what kind of lacquer and thinner it is, then I am sure I can find similar products in the DK.

De-greasing I usually do not have any problems with. Soap+hot water, then cleaning gasoil, then alcohol uses to take everything greasy stuff.

Thanks for the answer! Marc
Yamaha YEB-321 Eb 4v TA tuba
Meinl-Weston 2141 Eb 5v FA tuba
Hirsbrunner Bb 3v TA compensated euph
Wessex Dolce Bb 3+1v TA compensated euph
Alto/tenor/bass trombones in various sizes/plugs
marccromme
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Re: clear lacquer for small brass instrument repair jobs?

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Thanks, I will visit one of the better lacquer shops in Copenhagen and inquire about the correct degreaser to use...
Yamaha YEB-321 Eb 4v TA tuba
Meinl-Weston 2141 Eb 5v FA tuba
Hirsbrunner Bb 3v TA compensated euph
Wessex Dolce Bb 3+1v TA compensated euph
Alto/tenor/bass trombones in various sizes/plugs
marccromme
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Re: clear lacquer for small brass instrument repair jobs?

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Many thanks for the link to the lacquer! I'll first will try to find a similar product over here ... I'll be back later telling how it went.
Yamaha YEB-321 Eb 4v TA tuba
Meinl-Weston 2141 Eb 5v FA tuba
Hirsbrunner Bb 3v TA compensated euph
Wessex Dolce Bb 3+1v TA compensated euph
Alto/tenor/bass trombones in various sizes/plugs
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