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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Taz" data-source="post: 430791" data-attributes="member: 9">First I stripped all the key work as I wanted to keep that in the silver finish, then I painted Nitromors general paint and varnish stripper (green tin) all over the sax and popped it into a dustbin bag to keep the fumes to a minimum and also to help concentrate the effects of the stripper (no scientific evidence that this actually helps) I left it overnight and then washed it using a stiff brush sh to help remove the lacquer. Any stubborn bits got a second dose. Once the lacquer was off, then came the hard bit. I used “”Finishing Scotch Pads” these are used in the car body repair industry to get the final finish on paint before it’s polished. I found the “Grey” (Finest grade) to be perfect for removing any last stubborn areas of paint, I then gave it a good clean with a household furniture polish and rebuilt it. It has NEVER had any further products applied. The only thing I do, is to give her an occasional dusting.i didn’t strip her because I thought it would alter the sound because it hasn’t. I stripped her because she looked a mess, lots of scratches and missing lacquer. Removing, cleaning, oiling and replacing the key work has made her very playable though!I have to add, I was VERY tempted to give her a mat lacquer coat to preserve the brushed bare brass finish. I have another sax in bits (as it has been for about 10 years, that I'm quite tempted to do this to! If I ever get it finished Ill post some more pictures...... just don't hold your breath! <img src="/x-custom-smilies/rofl.webp"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="Rofl    :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></blockquote>

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