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Refinishing a King Trumpet

Hi I would love to refinish my trumpet. It is a B-flat King. I got it off eBay for 140.00. This Trumpet is in excellent shape. There are no dents. Most of the finish fell off though. I want to get it refinished silver or gold but but at an inexpensive price. If it is possible I would like to refinish the trumpet at home. People in my Band are making fun of me and I can't blame them. (even though it does get annoying)

Thank You

Ben A.
- Florham Park, New Jersey
2007

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You can go to an automotive or hardware store and buy a can of brass metallic spray paint and spray it yourself.

Sheldon Taylor
supply chain electronics
Wake Forest, North Carolina
2007

Silver plating is absolutely not a home project, especially on something as large as a trumpet. For a quality job, send it to a professional. PS, it will cost less to have a professional high quality silver plate than it would cost to set up the silver tank at home. Then you would have a disposal and a hazard in your garage.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2007