New Product

[Ron Torrella]

On Mon, 3 Apr 1995, Joseph Vitti wrote:

> Protek Lubricants has recently developed a new fluoropolymer which will
> protect unfinished keys and action parts from liquid damage, coffee,
> tea, coke,water,juice etc.. The product forms a molecular net bonding to
> the wood allowing the wood to breath but not allowing liquids to pass
> through. Liquids bead up and shed off. It's easy to apply by spraying or
> brushing. Testing has included submerging keys in water for an hour to
> spilling coke, that's right Coca Cola onto the keys while in the
> piano. While the control keys warped stuck and twisted, the treated keys
> were undamaged.

Toxicity???

Ron Torrella               "Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought,
School of Music           and not, as many of those who worry most about their
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