Surface finishing

Musical Instrument Refurbishment

Bringing an old or damaged instrument back to life is a specialist job, and it is one we enjoy.

Overview

What we do

When you are refurbishing a musical instrument, we can help with electroplating, metal polishing, stripping, pickling, cleaning, colouring and selected metal repairs.

Examples include chrome plating drum rims, silver plating woodwind instrument components, polishing brass instruments such as trumpets, and cleaning old tarnished or corroded surfaces.

Please dismantle the instrument first and send or bring in only the parts that need attention. We have strong surface treatment capabilities, but we do not assemble or disassemble musical instruments.

Applications

Common parts and project types.

Woodwind components Brass instrument parts Tarnished or painted metal surfaces Drum rims

Bring or send dismantled parts only

Inspect damage and coating condition

Clean, repair or polish the surface

Apply suitable plating or finish protection

Service gallery

Finish detail, restoration stages and surface quality examples.

Discuss your component

Have a part, project or finish in mind?

Send the details and the workshop can review the material, condition and finish direction.

Request a Quote

FAQ

Clear answers before you bring in a part.

These questions cover quoting, finish selection and preparation for this service.

Can you quote Musical Instrument Restoration from photos?

Yes. Send clear photos with notes about the material, condition, dimensions and the finish you want, and the workshop can advise on the next step.

What finish is best for this type of work?

The best option depends on the base metal, current surface condition, exposure, handling and appearance required. We assess the part before recommending a finish path.

Do parts need to be dismantled first?

Where possible, bring or send only the parts that need polishing, plating or surface treatment. Fully dismantled parts are easier to assess and finish properly.

Do you handle one-off and repeat work?

Yes. We can review individual restoration pieces, specialist components and repeat production work depending on the material, size and finish requirement.