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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Metal polish

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Sat, 09/09/2017 - 11:50
Brett Mallard
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What if any type of metal polish paste would one recommend to buff out and polish up some cover plates?  I just acquired a harp that has some scratches on the cover plates and would love to see if I can polish them out.

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Sun, 09/10/2017 - 12:43
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Hi Brett, good to hear from

Hi Brett, good to hear from you. Hands down, I would recommend Happich's Simichrome (check online search for nearby retailers). You will not be disapointed.

Simichrome Polish in a 1.76 ounce tube Item # SC1

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Mon, 09/11/2017 - 11:49
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Brett Mallard
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Just picked up some

Just picked up some Simichrome (found it at a local MC dealership).  It worked fantastic!  Thank you Kinya.

 

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Tue, 09/12/2017 - 08:41
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Yep--almost as good as new

Yep--almost as good as new ;o)

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Mon, 09/25/2017 - 18:38
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polish question

can this polish be used on a chromatic slide plate" contacts the mouth?" or is it toxic? I have a build up on my chromatic which is hard to cut thru..Happich's Simichrome ?

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Mon, 09/25/2017 - 19:52
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Hey there Mr.Walker, go for

Hey there Mr.Walker, go for it! But before you stick that mouthpiece back in your mouth--thoroughly clean the residue off, with dishwashing soap (or better yet--Ultrasonic bath).

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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