rusted piano strings

[David Ilvedson]

My only problem with polita/cleaning strings is you end up with some shiny strings and then those places you can't really get to..never liked the look.

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Paul McCloud" <pmc033 at earthlink.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 2/18/2008 7:22:55 AM
Subject: RE: rusted piano strings


>Hi, Mark:
>	You can use a "polita cake", or other abrasive media to remove the rust. 
>Polita looks like a rubber eraser, with abrasive particles embedded in it. 
>Rub it on the strings (not bass strings) and it will remove the rust. 
>Areas near bridge pins can be cleaned with a brush attachment on a Dremel
>tool.  A larger rotary steel brush in an electric drill can clean around
>the tuning pins.  I use steel wool on the bass strings.  Be sure to wear a
>dust mask and goggles.  Have fun!
>	
>	Paul 

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>> [Original Message]
>> From: Mark Ernest <mernest at indy.rr.com>
>> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
>> Date: 02/18/2008 6:43:30 AM
>> Subject: rusted piano strings
>>
>> I have a customer that owns a Kawai Grand with rusted piano strings.  
>> Obliviously they would have benefited from a Damper-Chase system, and 
>> the piano really needs to be restrung; however, is there any way to 
>> remove some of the rust and extend the life of the current strings. 
>>
>> Mark