Silver finish for Sax.

[adrian]

I have an old saxophone that I want to renovate and I was wondering if any one knew of a product that could apply a siver finish to brass. I haven't looked into getting it plated but I can guess it would be expensive.

[ozwinner]

Spray can??


Al :confused:

[adrian]

Spray can??


Al :confused:

I was planning on something better than silver coloured paint.
I remember seeing a US programme years ago where they had a product that was used to repair worn silver plate. It was about the same consistency as shoe polish and was rubbed on.

[bitingmidge]

Adrian,

It seems a pity to go to a bit of trouble and fall short because of a few dollars?

If you can't afford plating, why not polish off all the plating and leave the original material polished and clear lacquered?

Cheers,

P

[adrian]

I have taken all the keys back to bare brass and used a clear lacquer but I'm not impressed by the look of the brass.
Since posting, I've found a product called Inca Silver Plating Solution which looks like it might do the job in conjunction with the lacquer.

Thanks for the feedback.

[bitingmidge]

Adrian,

I'm not prepared to disclose why I was on this site! :eek:

Oh ok, I was looking through their wooden bike links..... but this link looks pretty darned interesting..I'd still go for the real job if possible though!

Bike Rod and Kustom (http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/offtopic6_02.html)

Cheers,

P

[adrian]

It's interesting. It looks like another one of those products that comes out of the current nano research.

[craigb]

Why don't you try silver plating it yourself?

After all it's not rocket science.

All you'd need is an ounce of silver ($20?) and a battery charger. plus some eloctrolyte