In place of actual valve oil, can I use WD40? How about baby oil? Are there any household products which work?
One of the best oil that will really give you a smooth action PLUS, not having to put all the time PLUS, really oiling those sticky valve problem. I recommend Sewing machine oil. It may look like water because it is not slimy, nor thick BUT once you apply it, it goes to work immediately. I recommended that for one of the trumpet play er who had issues with sticky valves. He tried it and been using it ever since. the good thing... its odorless not like Wd-40
This Site Might Help You. RE: Trumpet valve oil substitute? In place of actual valve oil, can I use WD40? How about baby oil? Are there any household products which work?
A bottle of valve oil only costs $3-4, so next time you go to the music store, buy two bottles. Then you'll be set for a long time.
There are recipes for some home made oils on the internet, but most players and teachers will tell you to purchase some valve oil from the music shop. It's one of the cheapest musical instrument maintenance items available. WD40 and baby oil are NOT recommended.
