The only time I can see this being appropriate is if you have an instrument that, when new, would be worth under 500 dollars, and is corroded to the point where the valves are completely unusable otherwise. Essentially this would be to revive a totalled instrument to servicable condition, with the knowledge that it will be badly degrading the original quality and destroying the instrument's resale value COMPLETLEY.
Sure looks like valve lapping to me. Of course I can't tell what the magic goop is composed of. If it's not too aggressive it should be OK. Hardeded bacteria?
> That can't be good for the valve. I'll use a brush
You're missing the point. It is softer than metal so doesn't abrade it. It just cleans the organics that build up on the piston and casing. Granted, the underlying cleaned metal may be worn and you may lose compression when the gunk is removed if that is the case.
I've used the product without problem on several cornets and trumpets I've restored to remedy sticky/slow valves when other causes have been eliminated.
i'm assuming this is some sort of lapping compound... which can be good for cleaning trumpets that are badly corroded or damaged... however on a good horn thats just dirty, this is a bit more aggressive than you need to do on any kind of regular basis. if this is done too often you will prematurely wear the valves and eventually they wont seal.
Regardless of MV's effectiveness, the techniques shown here are horrible. Notice every time the cleaner says 'gently' or 'smoothly' push that the valve is stuck? Or when he gets the 3rd valve 'settled in' that the valve sticks in his push depression? I wonder if that's from all of the CRAP that was just placed into the valve casing. Yeeeesh....
Hello THEBAYTONES & @LEDDERZED, Funny how you pass judgment on a product you've never even touched or tried. You would pass out if you ever saw how a shop cleans your trumpet pistons & casings, they don't use a magic wand.
Hi @ledderzed Brushing does nothing to remove hardened bacteria off pistons & casings surfaces that causes sticky valve action. Thats why Pros use Magic because its organic formula breaks down before it can scratch or harm delicate metal but gently removes the hardened bacteria allowing complete restoration of like new valve action. When Shops chem clean trumpets they also lap clean pistons using a mild pumice lapping compound that's harmful. I Guarantee it Dan President Magic Valve
The only time I can see this being appropriate is if you have an instrument that, when new, would be worth under 500 dollars, and is corroded to the point where the valves are completely unusable otherwise. Essentially this would be to revive a totalled instrument to servicable condition, with the knowledge that it will be badly degrading the original quality and destroying the instrument's resale value COMPLETLEY.
dwringer 12 hours ago
Sure looks like valve lapping to me. Of course I can't tell what the magic goop is composed of. If it's not too aggressive it should be OK. Hardeded bacteria?
loctite222ms 1 month ago
NOTE HOW HE CLANKS THE TRUMPET DOWN ON THE ENAMEL OF THE SINK!! OUCH!!!
spydersweb2 6 months ago
> That can't be good for the valve. I'll use a brush
You're missing the point. It is softer than metal so doesn't abrade it. It just cleans the organics that build up on the piston and casing. Granted, the underlying cleaned metal may be worn and you may lose compression when the gunk is removed if that is the case.
I've used the product without problem on several cornets and trumpets I've restored to remedy sticky/slow valves when other causes have been eliminated.
bbbbrass1 7 months ago
i'm assuming this is some sort of lapping compound... which can be good for cleaning trumpets that are badly corroded or damaged... however on a good horn thats just dirty, this is a bit more aggressive than you need to do on any kind of regular basis. if this is done too often you will prematurely wear the valves and eventually they wont seal.
ghost2356532 8 months ago
Regardless of MV's effectiveness, the techniques shown here are horrible. Notice every time the cleaner says 'gently' or 'smoothly' push that the valve is stuck? Or when he gets the 3rd valve 'settled in' that the valve sticks in his push depression? I wonder if that's from all of the CRAP that was just placed into the valve casing. Yeeeesh....
stewmuse 10 months ago
This video should be titled "how to permanently damage your trumpet".
j3ffh3lg3sen 10 months ago
Hello THEBAYTONES & @LEDDERZED, Funny how you pass judgment on a product you've never even touched or tried. You would pass out if you ever saw how a shop cleans your trumpet pistons & casings, they don't use a magic wand.
magicvalve 10 months ago
No way! That will ruin the valves!
TheBaytones 10 months ago
"add water" this isnt a recipe you know...
and that really doesnt look good for you valves...
ledderzed 1 year ago
Hi @ledderzed Brushing does nothing to remove hardened bacteria off pistons & casings surfaces that causes sticky valve action. Thats why Pros use Magic because its organic formula breaks down before it can scratch or harm delicate metal but gently removes the hardened bacteria allowing complete restoration of like new valve action. When Shops chem clean trumpets they also lap clean pistons using a mild pumice lapping compound that's harmful. I Guarantee it Dan President Magic Valve
magicvalve1 1 year ago
That can't be good for the valve. I'll use a brush
MrLivelongspark 2 years ago