u/Academic-Field5862

Silver tarnish prevention help!
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Silver tarnish prevention help!

So the title kind of says it but this trumpet is supposed to be silver and other than polishing it every week or two, anybody have any ideas on how to keep it that way? I had polished it before leaving on a two week trip. I came home to it looking like this, but this is hardly the first time it's turned golden after some time on the wall. I have 4 horns and this one doesn't get used as much as it used to.

edit: to add clarification

u/Academic-Field5862 — 7 days ago
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Traveling with a practice horn

I'm planning a trip where I'll leave a horn for practice on future visits. It's a low cost horn that won't ever be on stage with me, but how would y'all feel about this? It's in the case it shipped to me from Germany in, then inside my checked bag. Non stop flight. Also, cat tax 'cause she knows she's coming with but doesn't understand this isn't her ride.

u/Academic-Field5862 — 1 month ago

LED Headlights

I figured since the housings are projectors, not reflectors I'd give it a whack. Wish I didn't have to go through the damn wheel well, but hey, cest la vie. I got these and after a 30ish minute drive I don't have any warning lights on the dash for out bulbs and they look SO MUCH BETTER. Not bad for $70 and less than an hour of work. Also put in a dash cam on the new ride so just did it all in one go.
https://www.lasfit.com/products/9005-hb3-led-headlight-high-beam-la-series

u/Academic-Field5862 — 1 month ago

Joined the ranks today

Bought a '24 EX today! Been shopping for a WHILE trying to decide what to get and then finding the right one. Came down to a K4 or the Niro and this is it! 59K on the clock and spent $24,700 out the door with a forever (as long as I own it) warranty on the drivetrain, including the hybrid system. I'm a traveling musician so this will carry bandmates, gear, and other stuff. Getting 50ish MPG around town is gonna be really nice too. I already have a wood look center console panel on order to cover the damn piano black. I'll see if the other chrome bits bug me then I'll do vinyl or something on those too. Also trying to figure out how to reset the Kia Connect from the previous owner if anyone has any ideas.

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u/Academic-Field5862 — 1 month ago