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Anyone did aftermarket satin or brush finish to their shires bell? How did the engraving turn out after the work?

I would be interested in pics.

Anyone?

The key is to stay away from the engraving when doing the satin finish!!

For a horn of that value, I'd have it done professionally, maybe with light bead blasting. Or they could mask off the engraved areas.

Honestly I wouldn't do it.

Yeah if course I wouldn't do it myself.

Why would you want to do that ?
Is the existing lacquer in bad shape ?

I just did one and brushed right over the engraving, it looks fine no reason to avoid it.

CharlieB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:09 pm Why would you want to do that ?
Is the existing lacquer in bad shape ?

Because it looks cool! I guess? I would just see if i could trade with someone who had the same bell. I'm also not big on getting trombones for looks.

CharlieB wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:09 pm Why would you want to do that ?
Is the existing lacquer in bad shape ?

Yeah right now it looks a little worn and I like the look of a brushed finish.

LIBrassCo wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:24 pm I just did one and brushed right over the engraving, it looks fine no reason to avoid it.

Got some pics?

cozzagiorgi wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:57 pm

LIBrassCo wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:24 pm I just did one and brushed right over the engraving, it looks fine no reason to avoid it.

Got some pics?

Sure hang tight

Here ya go

Cool. Looks great!