Lets just say it was used on a completely dissassembled flute. No pads got damaged, everything seemed fine. You take it to a technician, they put it back together, adjust it, great. But does it make sense that my flute is so unbelievably flat its not even funny? It is airy, and the notes seem weaker...and it wasnt like this before. The flute is clean and shiny, and it looks fine. But it now plays horrible. Could tarn X have done this?

And in advance, I know I shouldnt have used it...hopefully I'll be getting a new flute anyway. So thanks guys!

ahhh......that sucks. oh well, at least its my crappy flute. And no the cork is right where it was before, I checked with my cleaning rod...

no, it wasnt used on the plating and it was me who did it. I rinsed it with cold water after I applied it, and my silver plating looks fine.

Tarn X will only eat away the plating if you leave it on there for more than a minute. If you rinse it right away, it would be fine. I really don't think it could be the Tarn X that is making your flute go flat. Maybe a leak, or the cork is not fitting properly?

Well the problem was fixed. I found that it was me who needed to just get used to playing again, and it turned out that I just needed to find the magic spot that my headjoint plays best at, which I did.

Also, the tarn X was only on for about a min before I rinsed it, and no sign of damage exists, only a clean shiny flute!

My headjoint cork was in the right place before I sent it to the tech, I have had that done before and I know how to check if its in the right place. Actually, now that my flute plays AND looks better, I seem more inclined to practice and have improved quite a bit! Problem solved!

I was really worried that I had ruined my flute. I have been doing so many stupid things lately...first I take it apart, then I bathe it in tarn x? My flute must be pretty !***!ed off at me lol.

Thanks for the help!!