chartz wrote:

Rich wrote:

link?

I think you'd have to rotate the whole trumpet actually, so place it on a lathe and brush it, not sand it.

What about using a

Double post again.

Trouble is, it was brushed in concentric radial passes originally (the centre being the small side of the trumpet) so it will not look like the original ones.

So the whole stand has to be rotated in some way.

Rich wrote:

Is the replacement original?

Yes. I actually got two, out of a set of M70s. 

I'm thinking of installing both thr new ones and keeping my working one as a spare.

Thanks for all the replies. I live in NYC with limited access to tools or workspace. This sounds like a job too large for my toolbox so I might try and talk to a metal polisher and get a quote.

It sounds like I won't be able to achieve the orbital brushed original finish. Do you think these will look ok if I take them to a polisher and get them to work on it? I'm unsure of what kind of finish to ask for. Any recommendations?

hammer_smyth wrote:

Rich wrote:

Is the replacement original?

Yes. I actually got two, out of a set of M70s. 

I'm thinking of installing both thr new ones and keeping my working one as a spare.

Very good.  I have spares of all the drivers.

I can't help with the stands as I've never even seen them in person.

Here's what mine (untouched) look like. Actually the flashlight worsens things! 

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chartz—that's really helpful, thank you!

I'll report back with results.

chartz—that's really helpful, thank you!

I'll report back with results.

chartz—that's really helpful, thank you!

I'll report back with results.

for hand, i think ordinary metal polish would do it.
I use that on many aluminum parts