How Do You Silver Plate A Trumpet?
Silver plating is a process in which an electric current is passed through the trumpet in order to bond silver to its brass. This is an involved process that is usually done by professionals. Silver trumpets provide a shine that may be in demand by some players or organizations. Before beginning the plating process, the trumpet should be cleaned and polished. Gloves, masks and goggles should be used by the operator. Dip the trumpet in a metal cleaning solvent solution. The electric current will repel any dust and completely clean the instrument. Dip the trumpet in a rinse tank of water to remove any remaining solvent. Dip the trumpet in the strike tank to apply the first layer of silver. This process should take five to 10 minutes. The tank contains a solution of silver cyanide and several silver anode plates. The trumpet is hung from a bar with a positive charge. The positive charge attracts the silver from the bars to the brass of the trumpet. Remove the trumpet after 10 minutes. Thi
