[Trombone-l] To avoid constant cleaning of silverplate

[Dennis Clason]

Keith Marr wrote:
> I have an old silver plated peashooter on my study wall. I have the chore of cleaning the silverplating at fairly regular intervals which is a bit frustrating for something which is no better than an ornament (slide is worse than the worst you ever saw!).
>
> Does anyone have any ideas of something I could either coat it with or spray on it while it's clean so that it stays shiny?
>
> It was made by Philpot's of Luton here in the UK for those interested. Although they are an electro-plating company these days they apparently made musical instruments from 1918 into the 1950s. That's the only reason I bought it because it can't be played, I live nearby!
>
> Cheers!
>
> Keith in Bb/F/D
> Bass Trombone
> St Albans Symphony Orchestra
> North Herts Big Band
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Well, depending on how much you want to spend:

(1) 'Tarnish proof' silver is given a thin rhodium plating to resist 
atmospheric effects.  You could get it buffed and rhodium plated.  The 
appearance is indistinguishable, but it won't tarnish.  (Could be expensive)

(2) You could give it a good cleaning, then rinse and dry it thoroughly 
before spraying a lacquer on it.  (Cheaper, even DIY, if you're handy 
with a spray can.)