I never had any problems with silicone. Mine has not solidified. I have used it on many, many Wurlitzer's and only on Wurlitzer's with great success. I have also used mineral oil and naphtha for years too. Again, theh proper mixing of both is essential. I think the biggest problem arises when people do not mix it correctly. -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Pianoman Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 9:49 AM To: Ken & Pat Gerler; pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer? Hi Ken, I agree with the not using silicon but back to the mineral oil which was original as when Wurlitzer first came out with the cure. Besides, mineral oil is cheaper and the solution give a good appearance when applied with a brush on the raw wood of the keys and action. James James Grebe Since 1962 Piano Tuning & Repair Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products( 314) 608-4137 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE! www.grebepiano.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken & Pat Gerler" <kenneth.gerler at prodigy.net> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer? > Gerald, > Curious. One of the St. Louis Chapter members had some of the silicone > from Wurlitzer which he hadn't used, opened the container and the silicon > was "solid", so his concern was that it would "stiffen" up in action parts > and was leery of using it. > > Ken Gerler > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gerald Groot" <tunerboy3 at comcast.net> > To: <pianotech at ptg.org> > Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 10:17 AM > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer? > > >> Well, whatever, then call whoever owns and builds them then. I haevn't >> ordered a can of that stuff in over 15 years as I ordered it by the bulk >> back then and still have quite a bit left. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On >> Behalf >> Of pgmilkie at juno.com >> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:01 AM >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer? >> >> >> On Jun 6, 2009, at 9:57 AM, Gerald Groot wrote: >> >>> "...Call Wurlitzer..." >> >> Huh? >> >> Cliff Lesher >> Winfield, PA >> >> >> Please correct me if I am wrong, >> >> Baldwin bought Wurlitzer in the late 90s. Today they are owned by Gibson. >> >> Paul Milkie >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Improve your driving ability with a stop at traffic school. Click now! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMLIrGy31eVgloCJZM8kjZwveZ >> zZx5lZxgk1okw8QDPz06DjD0xBO/ >> >> >> >> _____ >> >> avast! Antivirus <http://www.avast.com> : Outbound message clean. >> >> >> Virus Database (VPS): 090605-0, 06/05/2009 >> Tested on: 6/6/2009 11:17:22 AM >> avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. >> >> >> > > _____ avast! Antivirus <http://www.avast.com> : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090607-0, 06/07/2009 Tested on: 6/7/2009 2:39:42 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software.
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