Protecting plain wire from rust

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Just a thought... Has anyone tried Extend (rust proofing spray) on strings?  I would, of course, try to remove the rust from as much of the strings as possible.  It is clear, but makes rust turn black.  I've used it on boat trailers and rust on my cars with good success.  I wonder if it might be useful on pianos.  Anyone tried this?
Paul McCloud
San Diego


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In a message dated 3/28/2006 12:44:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, thetuner at ivories52.com writes:
Geoff,
Another good way of removing rust is to go to a beauty supply store and get 
the Emory covered foams ( 85c each). They come in course, medium, and fine, 
and are used for buffing out finger nails.Get the medium  grade. Does a 
beautiful job of getting the rust off.
Tom Servinsky
Greetings, 

          I am not sure about this but if you let rust on the strings, wont that block the atmosphere from attacking the surface and prevent further new rust from forming?...or....does it work the opposite?  that is, if you take the rust away it will inhibit any more from forming??? I ahave always wondered about this.

Thanks, 
Julia Gottshall
Readong, PA
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