Protecting plain wire from rust

[Andrew and Rebeca Anderson]

Paul
Is this a coating?  Does it dry and harden somewhat?  If so, that 
would affect tone would it not?

Andrew Anderson

At 09:34 AM 3/29/2006, you wrote:
>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
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From:<mailto:KeyKat88 at aol.com>
>To: <mailto:pianotech at ptg.org>pianotech at ptg.org
>Sent: 03/29/2006 7:18:21 AM
>Subject: Re: Protecting plain wire from rust
>
>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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