Hetman makes many different oils for brass and woodwinds, and Ultra-Pure makes comparable long-lasting, odorless synthetic lubricants for nearly all the same applications. Here is a list to easily compare the two brands. Hetman 1 Light Piston Lubricant or Hetman 11 Light Rotor Oil: Ultra-Pure Ultra-Light Valve Oil Hetman 2 Piston Lubricant or Hetman 12 Rotor Oil: Ultra-Pure Professional Valve Oil Hetman 3 Classic Piston Lubricant: Ultra-Pure Black Label Classic Valve Oil Het

Keep your horn clean and you will never have a problem with sticky valves or slides. Keeping it clean inside also removes bacteria that can build up in the tubing. Daily Wipe Down You should wipe off your trumpet at the end of each day using the Ultra-Pure microfiber polishing cloth. Gently wipe all the surfaces, especially where you hold the horn. Wipe off any water spots. The microfiber cloth will soak up oils and grease and should be washed once a month. If you have a sil

Our blog post has instructions for oiling the rotary valves (rotors) of french horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba.