John Musselwhite wrote: > > At 11:20 PM 2/13/98 -0600, Richard wrote: > > >So I am wondering if anyone else uses Protek on centers, and how do > >you like or dislike it? Does it last longer than say two years? > > I use Protek CLP on tight centres as well as for other purposes. On badly > verdigrised centres such as those on an old Chickering grand I look after I > reapply it every couple of years. The elderly owner of that instrument > isn't prepared to replace all the parts, even though it needs it. On that > action I tried almost everything before I started using Protek on it. At > least it's playable now and treating it is inexpensive and quick. > > I might add I've also used it to stop squeeks in key bushings and balance > holes as well as squeeks from the capstans on verticals. I do not know yet > if that fix is "permanent", but at least it helps. > > A couple of months ago I ran into a cheap Canadian piano where every > centrepin was tight and needless to say, the instrument was unplayable. A > single protek treatment worked wonders on it instantly. We'll see how well > that one works over the long run, and I'll report on it if it starts to > stick again if anyone's interested in it. > > I still use alcohol and water to shrink bushings if I have the time or the > centres are WAY too tight, but Protek seems to work extremely well on those > centres that are borderline tight or contaminated, especially if the piano > owner is on a tight budget. > > John > > John Musselwhite, RPT - Calgary, Alberta Canada > musselj@cadvision.com - http://www.cadvision.com/musselj/ Where can I buy Protek. John Freeman
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