How do I get my trombone slide unstuck?

Follow these simple steps;

1. Take an old shoelace thread this trough the bow of the slide.
2. First just try pulling the shoelace.
3. If it is firmly stuck, then place the ends in a holding device.
4. Pull gently as to not damage the instrument and it should just pull out.

How do you get rust off brass instruments?

Simply mix the white vinegar/lemon juice with the baking soda to create a paste, apply the paste onto the tarnished area(s) with your fingers, a soft cloth or toothbrush and wait at least 30 minutes for the paste to work. After this time, the paste should be rinsed off and the instrument buffed with a dry cloth.

How do you clean and oil a trombone slide?

Quote from video: Slide let's get started first remove the inner slide from the outer. Slide then put the oil from the stocking onto the bottom of the inner.

Can you use water on a trombone slide?

Preparing the slide

2. After applying slide cream, use a water spray bottle to moisten the slide sufficiently. If you used slide oil, just blow on it. You can use regular tap water in the water spray bottle, but it’s better to use water without any chlorine in it, such as mineral water.

Can I use Vaseline on my trombone slide?

Never use Vaseline for anything on your brass instrument because Vaseline will mix with the water and oil and congeal, eventually sludging up the valves. You can clean the tuning slides with a snake brush and the valve casings with a valve casing brush.

Can you use Vaseline on a trombone tuning slide?

Vaseline should never be used because it is corrosive to brass. Moving and greasing all slides and bottom caps once a month will help prevent slides and caps from sticking. Valve casings and tuning slide receivers can be cleaned more thoroughly by using a trumpet cleaning rod.

How do you lubricate a trombone slide?

Simply place a few drops of lubricant at the top of each inner slide tube and allow the liquid to run down the slide. Don’t worry about using too much — any excess lubricant will drain out through the water key, so there isn’t any risk of excess buildup.

 

Can you use WD40 on a trombone slide?

It is possible to use WD40 as a lube if you first allow all the distillates to evaporate, and if you can stand the residual smell in the remaining oil. Breathing the distillate fumes is a health hazard. In a pinch, any hydrophobic (water repelling) product can work on a slide.

 

What oil Can you use on trombone slide?

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How do you fix a stuck trombone?

Quote from video: Welcome to the Branson woodland shop I have a trombone with a stuck main tuning sight first thing you can do is try pushing with both thumbs like that. This one is more stuck than that so I'm going to

How do you separate a stuck slide?

You could try soaking the slides in liquid detergent containing cold water and slide them apart to separate. The air locked in between the slides gets released when water passes through the slides and detergent aids in easier separation.

Can I use wd40 on my trombone?

Yes, of course. * Use it to help free stuck tuning slides.) Just order some proper stuff online!