wurly juice

[John Ross]

If you do mix up a batch, make sure that the container you use is really 
tightly sealed.
Years ago when I made a batch, when I went to refill my ready use container, 
the main container had evaporated so out of the gallon of mixture, I got to 
use only one small container.
Maybe that is what I originally used this Dow -Corning stuff  for. I thought 
I had got it to do with electronic organs. The label is missing, and I have 
probably had it for 25 years or more.
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Kurta" <mkurta at adelphia.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: wurly juice


>       I'm not sure whose formula was whose, but this naptha/silicone 
> recipe was taken from the Baldwin service manual.  Anyway, you can 
> retrieve silicone from a spray can like this:  Invert the can and exhaust 
> all the gas but retain the fluid.  You won't be able to get every bit of 
> the pressure out of the can, so set the can right side up, and punch a 
> small hole in the dome to let all the gas escape completely.  Cut the top 
> off the can and drain.  Some brands will come out in a liquid form, some a 
> semi-liquid.  It is also available by the gallon from Clearco Products Co. 
> (215) 639-2640. www.clearcoproducts.com
>    Then mix 1 part silicone to 7 parts naptha.  Any naptha will do, VM&P 
> is a designation meaning Varnish Makers & Painters but its not required. 
> Any paint, hardware or home center will carry it in quarts and some have 
> gallons.
> CAUTION!  Naptha is extremely flammable, handle with care.  I'm not sure 
> if Baldwin still sells it, you might try camping supply stores as it is 
> used for waterproofing gear.
>    Mike Kurta