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Toothpaste?
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:18 pm
by Michael w6
On a post from some years ago the "toothpaste polish" was mentioned as a way to stop whistle clogging. What is this?
Re: Toothpaste?
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:43 pm
by Tunborough
There are a few descriptions of the process out there; this post covers the essentials:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=93198&p=1108069#p1108069
Re: Toothpaste?
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:12 am
by brewerpaul
I wouldn't use toothpaste. Many/most of them are abrasive. If any of it gets into a tuning slide it could really muck things up.
It helps clogging since it has surfactants in it which prevent little droplets of water from forming. A simple solution of a drop or two of Dawn dishwashing liquid in a couple of ounces of water does the same thing,no abrasive. You can put it in a small bottle,eg an eyedrops bottle,and easily carry it with you to sessions.