I have an older satin silver plated sousaphone, which has schmutzed up many a white shirt. Any suggestions on things that you have done to protect clothing from tarnish rubbing off?
I find that even when I polish the horn, that black stuff rubs off on the shirt!
Last edited by Jedi Master on Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Seriously though.... I've NEVER seen a silver finish that didn't harbor some bit of tarnish.
Dan Schultz
"The Village Tinker" http://www.thevillagetinker.com" target="_blank
Current 'stable'... Rudolf Meinl 5/4, Marzan (by Willson) euph, King 2341, Alphorn, and other strange stuff.
When I was in the army we had satin silver souzies and had to be polished regularly, of course. After I use the silver polish, I would wash it thoroughly and use clean white or light colored towels to completely dry it and let it sit over night. Next day using dry white towels, I wipe it down thoroughly again. Worked for me--never got schmutzed.
Jerry Johnson
Wessex Kaiser BBb aka "Willie"
Wessex Luzern BBb aka "Otto"
Lone Star Symphonic Band
The Prevailing Winds
