>I have always wondered how WD-40 might work as an action centers >lubricant, but have "been scared" to try it. I used it once to lube some >damper spring seats to stop that squeaking when the damper moved, and it >worked fine (I realize the proper lubricant is graphite or soapstone.) >I know that Protec and my old standby, naptha and silicone, are better >lubricants, but WD-40 is considerably cheaper than the first, and more >available than the second, in a pinch, so would it work, or would it make >a "big mess?" > >Arnold Schmidt, Raleigh, NC My understanding is it would make a "big mess", Arnold. Anything you might save in WD-40's availability and cheaper price will be more than offset by the damage you will cause and be responsible for if you apply it to action centers in someone's piano. Initially, WD-40 appears to work fine, but later on there is a gumming effect which is severe. Protek, not Protec. Keith McGavern, RPT kam544@ionet.net Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA
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